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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Interlaken takes 8h 5m and the fastest train takes 6h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Interlaken. 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 5m
Duration
727 km
Distance
CHF 148
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Essen to Interlaken train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Essen and Interlaken. 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 Interlaken at 7:22 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)SBB GmbH6h 53m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 54m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)13h 22m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 22m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 22m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 22m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)SBB GmbH6h 53m • 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 22m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 22m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 22m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 53m • 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 22m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 22m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 22m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 22m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 22m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 22m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)SBB GmbH6h 53m • 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)7h 22m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 22m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 22m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)SBB GmbH6h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 22m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 22m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 22m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)SBB GmbH6h 53m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Essen to Interlaken? 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: 726.5 km
  • Duration: 8h 5m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Interlaken West via Basel SBB in around 7h 23m.

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