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Compare train, bus, and flight for Essen to Konstanz
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Essen to Konstanz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $87 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 31m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $87, while a train costs an average of $145.
Distance: 278 miles (448 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$145 Average price | $87 Average price Cheapest | $105 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 31m Average total duration Fastest 6h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 2m Average total duration 15h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Essen to Konstanz:
A bus is $58 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to Konstanz costing on average $145.
A bus is $518 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Essen to Konstanz costing on average $605.
Other travel options to Konstanz take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 31m.
Bus takes on average 16h 2m.
You'll arrive about 35m sooner (6h 1m by train vs 6h 36m by car). Tickets start at around $145 compared to roughly $105 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Essen to Konstanz
How to get from Essen to Konstanz by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Essen to Konstanz is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:30 PM17h25Essen12:55 PMKonstanz$571One-way0 transfers
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- 7:30 PM17h25Essen12:55 PMKonstanz$571One-way0 transfers
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- 7:30 PM17h25Essen12:55 PMKonstanz$571One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Essen to Konstanz:
A bus is $58 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to Konstanz costing on average $145.
A bus is $518 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Essen to Konstanz costing on average $605.
Other travel options to Konstanz take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 31m.
Bus takes on average 16h 2m.
- Around 42 flights per day.
- Around 16 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Essen and Konstanz as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Essen Hbf and arrive in Konstanz station.
- Buses mostly depart from Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Konstanz, Neue Rheinbrücke.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Konstanz by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Konstanz by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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