Rome2Rio

How to get fromEssen to Friedrichshafenby train, car, plane, or ferry

Find Transport to Friedrichshafen

See all options

There are 10 ways to get from Essen to Friedrichshafen by train, car, plane, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train via Neu-Ulm

    best
    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain train 47 / ...
    2. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhoftrain train Re5 / ...
    5h 13m
    €109–477

  2. Drive 561.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Essen to Friedrichshafencar car 561.1 km
    5h 57m
    €81–116

  3. Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Friedrichshafen Airport

    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain train
    2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Friedrichshafen Airport (FDH)plane plane DUS - FDH
    3h 8m
    €139–432

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhoftrain train 62
    6h 13m
    €110–480

  5. Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Zurich Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane DUS - ZRH
    2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Romanshorntrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Romanshorn Autoquai to Friedrichshafen Faehreferry ferry
    6h 27m
    €99–327

  6. Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Munich International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane plane DUS - MUC
    2. Take the train from München Hbf to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain train
    3. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhoftrain train
    6h 12m
    €131–445

  7. Train to Frankfurt, fly to Zurich Airport, train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain train
    2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane FRA - ZRH
    3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Romanshorntrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Romanshorn Autoquai to Friedrichshafen Faehreferry ferry
    6h 29m
    €147–488

  8. Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain train
    2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane CGN - ZRH
    3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Romanshorntrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Romanshorn Autoquai to Friedrichshafen Faehreferry ferry
    7h 4m
    €109–356

  9. Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Frankfurt, train

    1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane plane DUS - FRA
    2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain train
    3. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhoftrain train
    6h 19m
    €147–440

  10. Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain train
    2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane plane CGN - MUC
    3. Take the train from München Hbf to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain train
    4. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhoftrain train
    6h 44m
    €126–484

Essen to Friedrichshafen by train

Calendar121Weekly Trains
Duration5h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket€109Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Essen to Friedrichshafen.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 618.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 13m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Friedrichshafen, Germany?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof via Ulm Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 13m.

Airlines
Train operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Germany

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers