Essen to Chiasso Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Chiasso takes 9h 44m and the fastest train takes 8h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Chiasso. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 44m
Duration: 847 km
Distance: CHF 179
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Bellinzona

best

Take the train from Essen Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 43
Take the train from Basel SBB to Bellinzonatrain Ec
Take the train from Bellinzona to Chiassotrain S10 / ...

9h 6m

CHF 108–323

Essen to Chiasso train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Essen and Chiasso. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 6:00 PM which arrives into Chiasso at 10:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 9h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

12:00 PM → 8:40 PM
8h 40m • 2 changes
4:00 PM → 12:40 AM
Arrives next day
8h 40m • 2 changes
6:00 PM → 10:40 AM
Arrives next day
16h 40m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:00 AM → 2:40 PM
8h 40m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 4:40 PM
8h 40m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 6:40 PM
8h 40m • 2 changes
12:00 PM → 8:40 PM
8h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:00 AM → 2:40 PM
8h 40m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 4:40 PM
8h 40m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 6:40 PM
8h 40m • 2 changes
12:00 PM → 8:40 PM
8h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:00 AM → 2:40 PM
8h 40m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 4:40 PM
8h 40m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 6:40 PM
8h 40m • 2 changes
12:00 PM → 8:40 PM
8h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:00 AM → 2:40 PM
8h 40m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 4:40 PM
8h 40m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 6:40 PM
8h 40m • 2 changes
12:00 PM → 8:40 PM
8h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:00 AM → 2:40 PM
8h 40m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 4:40 PM
8h 40m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 6:40 PM
8h 40m • 2 changes
12:00 PM → 8:40 PM
8h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:00 AM → 2:40 PM
8h 40m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 4:40 PM
8h 40m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 6:40 PM
8h 40m • 2 changes
12:00 PM → 8:40 PM
8h 40m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Essen to Chiasso? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.