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Trip Summary
68 trains operate daily from Lindau to Essen. The train trip from Lindau to Essen is usually about 6 hours and 50 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can get you there in as little as 5 hours and 47 minutes.
| Distance | 293 mi (472 km) |
| Fastest train | 5h 47m |
| Lowest price | $95.00 |
| Trains per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 3 |
Which train should you take from Lindau to Essen?
There are 3 train lines with service from Lindau to Essen. Deutsche Bahn is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 60 trains each day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| DB Intercity-Express | 3 | 6h 35m | $94.67 |
| Deutsche Bahn | 60 | 6h 55m | $95.97 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 20 | 6h 35m | $91.74 |
The most popular Deutsche Bahn ICE routes travel to Berlin, Cologne, Paris, and Munich. Seating is spacious with a good amount of legroom, and onboard amenities include complimentary WiFi, restrooms, and a restaurant car selling beverages, snacks, sandwiches, and hot meals. Unlike the rest of the Deutsche Bahn network, ticket prices on Deutsche Bahn ICE services are not based on a per-kilometer rate but on specific station-to-station links.
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Lindau to Essen start from $37, and on average cost . Daily there are 20 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Essen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Lindau leaves from Lindau (Bodensee) Rickenbacher Straße and 2 other stations. And in Essen trains arrive at Train Station .
From Lindau to Essen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 6 hours and 35 minutes. If you are looking to get to Essen faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 5 hours and 47 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers 27 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Essen.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Lindau and Essen is approximately 293 miles, or 472 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 6 hours and 50 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 5 hours and 47 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 Lindau to Essen on Monday. Tickets for Monday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Monday. Monday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Lindau at 5:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 11:00pm. 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 68 scheduled trains on most days. There is one direct train, which you can stay on for the entire journey from Lindau to Essen. In contrast, taking a non-direct train would require you to transfer trains during your trip.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Essen to Lindau.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Lindau?
Main departure station: Lindau (Bodensee) Rickenbacher Straße
Lindau has 3 stations where passengers can board the train to Essen.
All train stations in Lindau:
Lindau (Bodensee) Rickenbacher Straße
Train Station
Lindau-Aeschach
Where is the train station in Essen?
Image credit: wwwuppertal
Link to image attributionMain arrival station: Train Station
Essen Hauptbahnhof is the central railway station in Essen in Western Germany. The station has been rebuilt numerous times due to damage from the Second World War and other structural issues, and now over 400 trains serve the station daily. In addition, long-distance Deutsche Bahn ICE trains run regularly to destinations including Berlin, Cologne, Stuttgart, and Vienna. Regional trains travel cities such as Aachen, Dusseldorf, Wuppertal, and Munster. Inside the station are a variety of shops, restaurants and bakeries, banks, a pharmacy, ticket offices, and information desks. The station is in the center of Essen, so there are hotels, restaurants, and attractions a short walk away.
All train stations in Essen:
Train Station
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