Train Interlaken to Essen from €186 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Interlaken and Essen takes 8h 6m and the fastest train takes 6h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Interlaken 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.

8h 6m
Duration: 733 km
Distance: €186
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Interlaken West to Basel SBBtrain Ic61 / ...
Take the train from Basel SBB to Essen Hbftrain 43

7h 37m

€124–420

Interlaken to Essen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Interlaken and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Interlaken is at 7:04 PM which arrives into Essen at 9:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, May 10, 2026

7:04 PM → 9:58 AM
Arrives next day
14h 54m • 1 change

Departing Monday, May 11, 2026

5:01 AM → 11:58 AM
6h 57m • 1 change
6:34 AM → 1:58 PM
7h 24m • 1 change
9:04 AM → 3:58 PM
6h 54m • 1 change
11:04 AM → 5:58 PM
6h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 12, 2026

5:01 AM → 11:58 AM
6h 57m • 1 change
6:34 AM → 1:58 PM
7h 24m • 1 change
9:04 AM → 3:58 PM
6h 54m • 1 change
11:04 AM → 5:58 PM
6h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 13, 2026

5:01 AM → 11:58 AM
6h 57m • 1 change
6:34 AM → 1:58 PM
7h 24m • 1 change
9:04 AM → 3:58 PM
6h 54m • 1 change
11:04 AM → 5:58 PM
6h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, May 14, 2026

5:01 AM → 11:58 AM
6h 57m • 1 change
6:34 AM → 1:58 PM
7h 24m • 1 change
9:04 AM → 3:58 PM
6h 54m • 1 change
11:04 AM → 5:58 PM
6h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 15, 2026

5:01 AM → 11:58 AM
6h 57m • 1 change
6:34 AM → 1:58 PM
7h 24m • 1 change
9:04 AM → 3:58 PM
6h 54m • 1 change
11:04 AM → 5:58 PM
6h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 16, 2026

5:01 AM → 11:58 AM
6h 57m • 1 change
6:04 AM → 1:58 PM
7h 54m • 1 change
9:04 AM → 3:58 PM
6h 54m • 1 change
11:04 AM → 5:58 PM
6h 54m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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