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Trip Summary
There are usually 63 daily train trips available from Meckenbeuren to Alken. Traveling by train from Meckenbeuren to Alken usually takes 9 hours and 13 minutes, but the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can make the trip in 7 hours and 16 minutes.
Distance | 292 mi (469 km) |
Fastest train | 7h 16m |
Lowest price | $117.59 |
Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Meckenbeuren to Alken?
2 train services operate from Meckenbeuren to Alken. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 37 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Deutsche Bahn | 37 | 9h 6m | $115.65 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 26 | 9h 24m | $120.35 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Meckenbeuren to Alken start from $47, and on average cost . Daily there are 26 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Alken. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Meckenbeuren leaves from Kehlen and 2 other stations. And in Alken trains arrive at Alken(B) .
From Meckenbeuren to Alken train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 9 hours and 24 minutes. If you are looking to get to Alken faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 7 hours and 16 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Meckenbeuren and Alken is approximately 292 miles, or 469 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 9 hours and 13 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 7 hours and 16 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Meckenbeuren to Alken on Saturday. Tickets for Saturday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Saturday. Saturday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Meckenbeuren at 5:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 10:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 63 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Alken to Meckenbeuren.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Meckenbeuren?
Main departure station: Kehlen
Meckenbeuren has 3 stations where passengers can board the train to Alken.
All train stations in Meckenbeuren:
Kehlen
Train Station
Friedrichshafen Flughafen
Where is the train station in Alken?
Main arrival station: Alken(B)
Alken has one train station.
All train stations in Alken:
Alken(B)
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