The average train between Brienz and Essen takes 9h 29m and the fastest train takes 7h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Brienz 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 every 4 hours between Brienz and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brienz is at 11:32 PM which arrives into Essen at 11:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Interlaken Ost and take an average of 9h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Brienz to Essen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Brienz to Essen. However, there are services departing from Brienz station and arriving at Essen station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 29m.
Brienz to Essen train services, operated by Zentralbahn, depart from Interlaken Ost station.
Brienz to Essen train services, operated by Zentralbahn, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Brienz to Essen train tickets online with Zentralbahn, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Brienz and Essen is 527.9 km. The road distance is 751 km.
You can take a train from Brienz to Essen Hbf via Interlaken Ost and Basel SBB in around 8h 48m.