Travel optionsfrom Essen to Lindau (Bodensee)
How to get from Essen to Lindau (Bodensee) by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Essen to Lindau (Bodensee) is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:00 PM5h54Essen11:54 PMLindau (Bodensee)$1361One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
6:00 PM5h54Essen11:54 PMLindau (Bodensee)$1361One-way2 transfers
Fastest
6:00 PM5h54Essen11:54 PMLindau (Bodensee)$1361One-way2 transfers
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Compare train, bus, and flight for Essen to Lindau (Bodensee)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Essen to Lindau (Bodensee) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $47. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 54m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $47, and a train costs an average of $47.
Distance: 295 miles (476 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$122 Average price Cheapest | $108 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 24m Average total duration Fastest 6h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Lindau (Bodensee):
A bus is $63 (€51) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to Lindau (Bodensee) costing on average $122 (€99).
A bus is $79 (€64) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Essen to Lindau (Bodensee) costing on average $138 (€113).
Other travel options to Lindau (Bodensee) take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 54m.
Bus takes on average 15h 25m.
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This is compared to other travel options from Essen to Lindau (Bodensee):
A bus is $63 (€51) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to Lindau (Bodensee) costing on average $122 (€99).
A bus is $79 (€64) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Essen to Lindau (Bodensee) costing on average $138 (€113).
Other travel options to Lindau (Bodensee) take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 54m.
Bus takes on average 15h 25m.
- Around 36 flights per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Essen and Lindau (Bodensee) 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 Lindau-Insel.
- Buses mostly depart from Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Lindau, Blaukreuzstrasse.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Lindau (Bodensee) by train.
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