Essen to Lausanne Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Lausanne takes 8h 47m and the fastest train takes 7h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Lausanne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 47m
Duration: 746 km
Distance: CHF 169
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Essen Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 43
Take the train from Basel SBB to Lausannetrain Ic51

7h 45m

CHF 138–263

Essen to Lausanne train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Essen and Lausanne. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Lausanne at 8:56 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

12:00 PM → 7:56 PM
7h 56m • 1 change
2:00 PM → 9:56 PM
7h 56m • 1 change
4:00 PM → 11:56 PM
7h 56m • 1 change
6:00 PM → 8:56 AM
Arrives next day
14h 56m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:00 AM → 1:56 PM
7h 56m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 3:56 PM
7h 56m • 1 change
10:00 AM → 5:56 PM
7h 56m • 1 change
12:00 PM → 7:56 PM
7h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:00 AM → 1:56 PM
7h 56m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 3:56 PM
7h 56m • 1 change
10:00 AM → 5:56 PM
7h 56m • 1 change
12:00 PM → 7:56 PM
7h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:00 AM → 1:56 PM
7h 56m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 3:56 PM
7h 56m • 1 change
10:00 AM → 5:56 PM
7h 56m • 1 change
12:00 PM → 7:56 PM
7h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:00 AM → 1:56 PM
7h 56m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 3:56 PM
7h 56m • 1 change
10:00 AM → 5:56 PM
7h 56m • 1 change
12:00 PM → 7:56 PM
7h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

6:00 AM → 1:56 PM
7h 56m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 3:56 PM
7h 56m • 1 change
10:00 AM → 5:56 PM
7h 56m • 1 change
12:00 PM → 7:56 PM
7h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

6:00 AM → 1:56 PM
7h 56m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 3:56 PM
7h 56m • 1 change
10:00 AM → 5:56 PM
7h 56m • 1 change
12:00 PM → 7:56 PM
7h 56m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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