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Essen to Lausanne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Lausanne takes 8h 46m 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 46m
Duration
753 km
Distance
CHF 187
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Basel SBBtrain train 43
  2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Lausannetrain train Ic51
7h 45m
CHF 160–603

Essen to Lausanne train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Essen and Lausanne. 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 Lausanne at 8:56 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 753.2 km
  • Duration: 8h 46m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Lausanne via Basel SBB in around 7h 45m.

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