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

The cheapest way to get from Montreux to Essen is to bus which costs €65 - €200 and takes 15h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Montreux to Essen is to train and fly which takes 5h 24m and costs €110 - €320.

Is there a direct train between Montreux and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Montreux to Essen. However, there are services departing from Montreux and arriving at Essen Hbf via Lausanne, Olten and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 56m.

How far is it from Montreux to Essen?

The distance between Montreux and Essen is 802 km. The road distance is 728.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Montreux to Essen without a car is to train which takes 8h 56m and costs €100 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 8h 56m to get from Montreux to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Montreux to Essen train from?

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

Train or bus from Montreux to Essen?

The best way to get from Montreux to Essen is to train which takes 8h 56m and costs €100 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €200 and takes 15h 35m.

Where does the Montreux to Essen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Montreux to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Montreux to Essen is 728 km. It takes approximately 6h 20m to drive from Montreux to Essen.

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

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Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2599+ hotels available in Essen.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Montreux 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 56m
€106–274
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lausanne to Dortmund central bus stationN122
15h 35m
€68–196
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Montreux to Zweisimmen30 / ...
2. Take the train from Spiez to Basel Bad BfIce / ...
3. Take the night train from Basel Bad Bf to Koeln HbfNj
4. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Essen HbfRe
15h 8m
€146–486
Drive 728.5 km
1. Drive from Montreux to Essen728.5 km
6h 20m
€125–180
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Montreux to Genève-Aéroport
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)GVA - DUS
5h 24m
€118–320
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
7h 19m
€139–397
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Montreux 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 56m
€153–362
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
7h 46m
€148–386

Montreux to Essen by train

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Distance: 801.8 km
Duration: 8h 56m

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

You can take a train from Montreux to Essen Hbf via Lausanne, Olten, and Basel SBB in around 8h 56m. 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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