What is the cheapest way to get from Essen to Brienz?

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Brienz is to bus which costs SFr 55 - SFr 100 and takes 15h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Essen to Brienz?

The fastest way to get from Essen to Brienz is to drive which takes 6h 13m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 170.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Brienz?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Brienz. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Brienz West, Bahnhof/Hauptstr. via Düsseldorf central bus station, Zürich HB Schweizerhof and Interlaken Ost, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Brienz?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Brienz. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Brienz via Basel SBB and Interlaken Ost. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.

How far is it from Essen to Brienz?

The distance between Essen and Brienz is 751 km. The road distance is 694.1 km.

How do I travel from Essen to Brienz without a car?

The best way to get from Essen to Brienz without a car is to train which takes 8h 18m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 380.

How long does it take to get from Essen to Brienz?

It takes approximately 8h 18m to get from Essen to Brienz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Brienz bus from?

Essen to Brienz bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Düsseldorf central bus station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Brienz train from?

Essen to Brienz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Essen to Brienz?

The best way to get from Essen to Brienz is to train which takes 8h 18m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 55 - SFr 100 and takes 15h 24m.

Where does the Essen to Brienz bus arrive?

Essen to Brienz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

Where does the Essen to Brienz train arrive?

Essen to Brienz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Essen to Brienz?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Brienz is 694 km. It takes approximately 6h 13m to drive from Essen to Brienz.

How do I get a train ticket from Essen to Brienz?

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Where can I stay near Brienz?

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Essen to Brienz - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Essen to Brienz by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 43
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Interlaken Osttrain Ic61 / ...
8h 18m
CHF 115–374
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N177 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zürich HB Schweizerhof to Interlaken Bahnhof Ostbus Shuttler L1 online shuttle
15h 24m
CHF 59–100
Drive 694.1 km
1. Drive from Essen to Brienzcar 694.1 km
6h 13m
CHF 112–162
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DUS - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
3. Take the train from Luzern to Brienztrain
7h 8m
CHF 113–298
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Leverkusen Mittetrain Re
2. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Zurich Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain Ir / ...
4. Take the train from Luzern to Brienztrain Lix / ...
15h 32m
CHF 93–177
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
4. Take the train from Luzern to Brienztrain
7h 7m
CHF 156–332
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CGN - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
4. Take the train from Luzern to Brienztrain
7h 40m
CHF 122–316
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Interlaken Osttrain
7h 34m
CHF 173–548
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane DUS - MXP
2. Take the train from Gallarate to Domodossolatrain
3. Take the train from Brig to Spieztrain
9h 25m
CHF 61–272

Essen to Brienz by train

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8h 18mAverage Duration

CHF 115Cheapest Price

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Distance: 751.2 km
Duration: 8h 18m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Brienz, Canton of Bern, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Brienz via Basel SBB and Interlaken Ost in around 8h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Brienz West, Bahnhof/Hauptstr. via Düsseldorf central bus station, Zurich Bus Station, Zürich HB Schweizerhof, and Interlaken Ost, Bahnhof in around 15h 24m.

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