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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Interlaken is to fly and train which costs SFr 50 - SFr 260 and takes 9h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Interlaken is to drive which takes 6h 7m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 160.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Interlaken?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Interlaken. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Interlaken West via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.

How far is it from Essen to Interlaken?

The distance between Essen and Interlaken is 733 km. The road distance is 695.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Interlaken without a car is to train which takes 7h 29m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 390.

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

It takes approximately 7h 29m to get from Essen to Interlaken, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Interlaken train from?

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

Where does the Essen to Interlaken train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Interlaken?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Interlaken is 695 km. It takes approximately 6h 7m to drive from Essen to Interlaken.

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

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Where can I stay near Interlaken?

There are 1990+ hotels available in Interlaken.

Essen to Interlaken - 9 ways to travel via train, night train, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Essen to Interlaken by train, night train, car, plane, or ferry

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 Westtrain Ic61 / ...
7h 29m
CHF 116–382
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
cheapest
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 4m
CHF 54–251
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain Re
2. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Basel Sbbnighttrain Nj
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Interlaken Westtrain Ice
11h 26m
CHF 68–314
Drive 695.3 km
1. Drive from Essen to Interlakencar 695.3 km
6h 7m
CHF 110–159
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 Flughafen to Berntrain
3. Take the train from Bern to Interlaken Westtrain
6h 34m
CHF 121–365
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 Westtrain
6h 45m
CHF 170–545
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 Flughafen to Berntrain
4. Take the train from Bern to Interlaken Westtrain
7h 6m
CHF 136–394
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane DUS - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Berntrain
3. Take the train from Bern to Interlaken Westtrain
8h 7m
CHF 151–415
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Friedrichshafen Airport, ferry, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Friedrichshafen Airport (FDH)plane DUS - FDH
2. Take the ferry from Friedrichshafen Faehre to Romanshorn Autoquaiferry
3. Take the train from Romanshorn to Interlaken Westtrain
8h 59m
CHF 217–573

Essen to Interlaken by train

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7h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 733.3 km
Duration: 7h 29m

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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