Essen to Lauterbrunnen Trains

Essen to Lauterbrunnen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Lauterbrunnen takes 9h 4m and the fastest train takes 7h 56m. There is at least one train per day from Essen to Lauterbrunnen. 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 4m
Duration: 741 km
Distance: CHF 164
Average price: Once daily
Frequency

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Take the train from Essen Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 43
Take the train from Basel SBB to Interlaken Osttrain Ic61 / ...

8h 20m

CHF 105–287

Essen to Lauterbrunnen train times

Trains run once daily between Essen and Lauterbrunnen. 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 Lauterbrunnen at 7:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 9h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:00 AM → 1:56 PM
7h 56m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 3:56 PM
7h 56m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 5:56 PM
7h 56m • 2 changes
12:00 PM → 8:26 PM
8h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

6:00 AM → 1:56 PM
7h 56m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 3:56 PM
7h 56m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 5:56 PM
7h 56m • 2 changes
12:00 PM → 8:26 PM
8h 26m • 2 changes

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