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

The cheapest way to get from Verbier to Essen is to bus which costs €55 - €180 and takes 17h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Verbier to Essen is to drive which takes 7h 14m and costs €130 - €200.

Is there a direct train between Verbier and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Verbier to Essen. However, there are services departing from Verbier and arriving at Essen Hbf via Le Châble VS, Fribourg/Freiburg, Bern and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 19m.

How far is it from Verbier to Essen?

The distance between Verbier and Essen is 836 km. The road distance is 794.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Verbier to Essen without a car is to train which takes 11h 19m and costs €120 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 11h 19m to get from Verbier to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Verbier to Essen train from?

Verbier to Essen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Le Châble VS station.

Train or bus from Verbier to Essen?

The best way to get from Verbier to Essen is to train which takes 11h 19m and costs €120 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €180 and takes 17h 54m.

Where does the Verbier to Essen train arrive?

Verbier to Essen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Fribourg/Freiburg station.

Can I drive from Verbier to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Verbier to Essen is 795 km. It takes approximately 7h 14m to drive from Verbier to Essen.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2348+ hotels available in Essen.

Verbier to Essen - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Verbier to Essen 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 Le Châble VS to Fribourg/Freiburgtrain Ext / ...
2. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Essen Hbftrain 43
11h 19m
€127–274
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Martigny to Lausannebus FlixBus N1157
2. Take the bus from Lausanne to Dortmund central bus stationbus N122
17h 54m
€56–171
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Le Châble VS to Fribourg/Freiburgtrain Ext / ...
2. Take the train from Fribourg/Freiburg to Zürich HBtrain Ic1 / ...
3. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Leverkusenbus N11
4. Take the train from Leverkusen Mitte to Essen Hbftrain Re
17h 37m
€140–242
Drive 794.6 km
1. Drive from Verbier to Essencar 794.6 km
7h 14m
€138–199
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Martigny to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane GVA - DUS
7h 16m
€125–341
Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Martigny to Lausannetrain
2. Take the train from Lausanne to Zürich Flughafentrain
3. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
9h
€147–431
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Martigny to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane GVA - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
8h 50m
€165–413
Bus, bus to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the bus from Sembrancher, gare to Aosta, Autostazionebus
2. Take the bus from Aosta to Malpensa Airport - Milanbus
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MXP - DUS
10h 30m
€63–307

Verbier to Essen by cable car and train

3Weekly Services

11h 19mAverage Duration

€127Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Verbier to Essen.

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Distance: 835.8 km
Duration: 11h 19m

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

You can take a vehicle from Verbier to Essen Hbf via Le Châble TV, Le Châble VS, Fribourg/Freiburg, Bern, and Basel SBB in around 11h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Verbier, station poste to Essen central train station via Le Châble VS, gare, Le Châble VS, Martigny, Martigny, Lausanne, and Dortmund central bus station in around 17h 54m.

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