Essen Hbf to Switzerland Trains

Essen Hbf to Switzerland trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen Hbf and Switzerland takes 6h 28m and the fastest train takes 6h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen Hbf to Switzerland. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 28m

Duration

659 km

Distance

CHF 142

Average price

Every 4 hours

Frequency

Essen Hbf to Switzerland train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Essen Hbf and Switzerland. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen Hbf is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Switzerland at 5:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 6h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:00 AM → 12:07 PM
6h 7m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 2:07 PM
6h 7m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 4:30 PM
6h 30m • 2 changes
12:00 PM → 6:07 PM
6h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

6:00 AM → 12:07 PM
6h 7m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 2:07 PM
6h 7m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 4:30 PM
6h 30m • 2 changes
12:00 PM → 6:07 PM
6h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:00 AM → 12:07 PM
6h 7m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 2:07 PM
6h 7m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 4:30 PM
6h 30m • 2 changes
12:00 PM → 6:07 PM
6h 7m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:00 AM → 12:07 PM
6h 7m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 2:07 PM
6h 7m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 4:30 PM
6h 30m • 2 changes
12:00 PM → 6:07 PM
6h 7m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:00 AM → 12:07 PM
6h 7m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 2:07 PM
6h 7m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 4:30 PM
6h 30m • 2 changes
12:00 PM → 6:07 PM
6h 7m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:00 AM → 12:07 PM
6h 7m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 2:07 PM
6h 7m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 4:30 PM
6h 30m • 2 changes
12:00 PM → 6:07 PM
6h 7m • 2 changes
Show more

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