The train between Bern and Essen takes 6h 6m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week 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.
Trains run twice a week between Bern and Essen. The earliest departure is at 6:04 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Bern is at 6:04 PM which arrives into Essen at 12:10 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bern to Essen. However, there are services departing from Bern station and arriving at Essen station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
Bern to Essen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.
Bern to Essen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Bern to Essen train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Bern and Essen is 502.3 km. The road distance is 676 km.
You can take a train from Bern to Essen Hbf via Basel SBB in around 6h 38m.
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