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Compare bus, train, and flight for Lindau (Bodensee) to Essen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lindau (Bodensee) to Essen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $47. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 28m. 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 $47, and a train costs an average of $60.
Distance: 295 miles (476 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$114 Average price | $59 Average price Cheapest | $107 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 58m Average total duration Fastest 5h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 40m Average total duration 15h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train 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 Lindau (Bodensee) to Essen:
A bus is $55 (€45) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lindau (Bodensee) to Essen costing on average $114 (€93).
A bus is $90 (€74) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lindau (Bodensee) to Essen costing on average $149 (€122).
Other travel options to Essen take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 28m.
Bus takes on average 15h 10m.
Travel optionsfrom Lindau (Bodensee) to Essen
How to get from Lindau (Bodensee) to Essen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lindau (Bodensee) to Essen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3:40 PM13h45Lindau (Bodensee)5:25 AMEssen$561One-way0 transfers
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- 3:40 PM13h45Lindau (Bodensee)5:25 AMEssen$561One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 3:40 PM13h45Lindau (Bodensee)5:25 AMEssen$561One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lindau (Bodensee) to Essen:
A bus is $55 (€45) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lindau (Bodensee) to Essen costing on average $114 (€93).
A bus is $90 (€74) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lindau (Bodensee) to Essen costing on average $149 (€122).
Other travel options to Essen take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 28m.
Bus takes on average 15h 10m.
- Around 37 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lindau (Bodensee) and Essen as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Lindau, Blaukreuzstrasse and arrive in Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof).
- Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Lindau-Reutin station and arrive in Essen Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB, DB ZugBus Regionalverkehr Alb-Bodensee GmbH (RAB) to go to Essen by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Essen by bus.
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