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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 bus with prices starting from $50. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 46m. 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 bus costs an average of $50, and a train costs an average of $22.
Distance: 295 miles (476 km)
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$117 Average price | $74 Average price Cheapest |
7h 16m Average total duration Fastest 6h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 57m Average total duration 15h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions |
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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)$1391One-way2 transfers
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6:00 PM5h54Essen11:54 PMLindau (Bodensee)$1391One-way2 transfers
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6:00 PM5h54Essen11:54 PMLindau (Bodensee)$1391One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Essen to Lindau (Bodensee):
A bus is $42 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to Lindau (Bodensee) costing on average $117 (€93).
A bus is $110 (€88) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Essen to Lindau (Bodensee) costing on average $184 (€147).
Other travel options to Lindau (Bodensee) take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 46m.
Bus takes on average 15h 27m.
- Around 34 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-Reutin station.
- Buses mostly depart from Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Lindau, Blaukreuzstrasse.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Lindau (Bodensee) by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Lindau (Bodensee) by train.
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