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

The cheapest way to get from Lausanne to Essen is to bus which costs €50 - €140 and takes 13h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lausanne to Essen is to train and fly which takes 5h and costs €110 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Lausanne and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Lausanne to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Lausanne and arriving at Essen central train station via Dortmund central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Lausanne and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Lausanne to Essen. However, there are services departing from Lausanne and arriving at Essen Hbf via Olten and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.

How far is it from Lausanne to Essen?

The distance between Lausanne and Essen is 777 km. The road distance is 731.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Lausanne to Essen without a car is to train which takes 8h 12m and costs €90 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 8h 12m to get from Lausanne to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lausanne to Essen bus from?

Lausanne to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lausanne station.

Where do I catch the Lausanne to Essen train from?

Lausanne to Essen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lausanne station.

Train or bus from Lausanne to Essen?

The best way to get from Lausanne to Essen is to train which takes 8h 12m and costs €90 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €140 and takes 13h 45m.

Where does the Lausanne to Essen bus arrive?

Lausanne to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dortmund central bus station.

Where does the Lausanne to Essen train arrive?

Lausanne to Essen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Olten station.

Can I drive from Lausanne to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Lausanne to Essen is 732 km. It takes approximately 6h 39m to drive from Lausanne to Essen.

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

Book your Lausanne to Essen train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Lausanne to Essen?

Book your Lausanne to Essen bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2599+ hotels available in Essen.

Lausanne to Essen - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car

There are 8 ways to get from Lausanne to Essen by train, bus, night train, 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 Lausanne to OltenIc5 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Essen Hbf43
8h 12m
€92–217
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lausanne to Dortmund central bus stationN122
13h 45m
€54–131
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Biel/BienneIc5 / ...
2. Take the train from Biel/Bienne to Basel SBB
3. Take the night train from Basel Bad Bf to Koeln HbfNj
4. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Essen HbfRe
11h 56m
€102–425
Drive 731.5 km
1. Drive from Lausanne to Essen731.5 km
6h 39m
€126–181
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Genève-Aéroport
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)GVA - DUS
5h
€112–311
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Zürich Flughafen
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)ZRH - DUS
6h 27m
€127–341
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Zürich Flughafen
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)ZRH - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbf
6h 54m
€136–330
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Genève-Aéroport
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Frankfurt (FRA)GVA - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbf
6h 32m
€147–353

Lausanne to Essen by train

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8h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 777.4 km
Duration: 8h 12m

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

You can take a train from Lausanne to Essen Hbf via Olten and Basel SBB in around 8h 12m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lausanne to Dortmund central bus station 6 times a week. Tickets cost €45–130 and the journey takes 12h 40m.

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