Train Bern to Essen from €171 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Bern and Essen takes 6h 52m and the fastest train takes 5h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Bern to Essen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 52m
Duration: 676 km
Distance: €171
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic61 / ...
Take the train from Basel SBB to Essen Hbftrain 43

6h 38m

€145–359

Bern to Essen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Bern and Essen. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bern is at 10:36 PM which arrives into Essen at 9:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

10:04 AM → 3:58 PM
5h 54m • 1 change
12:04 PM → 5:58 PM
5h 54m • 1 change
2:04 PM → 7:58 PM
5h 54m • 1 change
6:04 PM → 2:02 AM
Arrives next day
7h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

6:04 AM → 11:58 AM
5h 54m • 1 change
7:33 AM → 1:58 PM
6h 25m • 1 change
10:04 AM → 3:58 PM
5h 54m • 1 change
12:04 PM → 5:58 PM
5h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

6:04 AM → 11:58 AM
5h 54m • 1 change
7:33 AM → 1:58 PM
6h 25m • 1 change
10:04 AM → 3:58 PM
5h 54m • 1 change
12:04 PM → 5:58 PM
5h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

6:04 AM → 11:58 AM
5h 54m • 1 change
7:33 AM → 1:58 PM
6h 25m • 1 change
10:04 AM → 3:58 PM
5h 54m • 1 change
12:04 PM → 5:58 PM
5h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

6:04 AM → 11:58 AM
5h 54m • 1 change
6:33 AM → 1:58 PM
7h 25m • 1 change
10:04 AM → 3:58 PM
5h 54m • 1 change
11:33 AM → 5:58 PM
6h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

6:04 AM → 11:58 AM
5h 54m • 1 change
7:33 AM → 1:58 PM
6h 25m • 1 change
10:04 AM → 3:58 PM
5h 54m • 1 change
11:33 AM → 5:58 PM
6h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

6:04 AM → 11:58 AM
5h 54m • 1 change
7:33 AM → 1:58 PM
6h 25m • 1 change
10:04 AM → 3:58 PM
5h 54m • 1 change
12:04 PM → 5:58 PM
5h 54m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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