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Essen to Interlaken trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Interlaken takes 8h 11m and the fastest train takes 6h 54m. 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 11m
Duration
733 km
Distance
CHF 172
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 Westtrain train Ic61 / ...
7h 29m
CHF 115–383

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 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 733.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 11m

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 29m.

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