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Essen to Grindelwald trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Grindelwald takes 10h 4m and the fastest train takes 8h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Grindelwald. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

10h 4m
Duration
754 km
Distance
CHF 168
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Basel SBBtrain train 43
  2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Interlaken Osttrain train Ic61 / ...
8h 34m
CHF 112–382

Essen to Grindelwald train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Essen and Grindelwald. 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 Grindelwald at 8:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 10h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 754 km
  • Duration: 10h 4m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Grindelwald via Basel SBB and Interlaken Ost in around 8h 34m.

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