The average train between Brienz and Essen takes 9h 44m 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 4 times a day 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 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


7h 21m • 2 changes

7h 56m • 2 changes

7h 21m • 2 changesArrives next day


7h 32m • 2 changes

7h 21m • 2 changes

7h 56m • 2 changes

7h 21m • 2 changesArrives next day


8h 7m • 2 changes

8h • 2 changes

7h 21m • 2 changes

7h 21m • 2 changes

7h 21m • 2 changes

8h • 2 changes

7h 21m • 2 changes

7h 21m • 2 changes

7h 21m • 2 changesWant 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 Interlaken Ost station and arriving at Essen Hbf station via Basel SBB station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 44m.
Brienz to Essen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Interlaken Ost station.
Brienz to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Brienz to Essen train tickets online with Omio.
The distance between Brienz and Essen is 527.9 km. The road distance is 693 km.
You can take a train from Brienz to Essen Hbf via Interlaken Ost and Basel SBB in around 8h 48m.