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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Brig takes 8h 48m and the fastest train takes 7h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Brig. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 48m
Duration
773 km
Distance
CHF 160
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Essen to Brig train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Essen and Brig. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Brig at 8:41 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)14h 41m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 41m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 13m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 13m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 41m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 13m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 13m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 13m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 13m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 13m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)SBB GmbH8h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 13m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 13m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 13m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)14h 41m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 41m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 13m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 13m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 41m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 13m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 13m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 13m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Essen to Brig? 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.

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  • Distance: 772.6 km
  • Duration: 8h 48m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Brig, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Brig via Basel SBB in around 7h 51m.

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