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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Lauterbrunnen takes 10h 2m and the fastest train takes 7h 56m. The train service runs several times 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.

10h 2m
Duration
741 km
Distance
CHF 151
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Essen to Lauterbrunnen train times

Trains run every 4 hours 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 10h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Berner Oberland-Bahnen13h 56m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Berner Oberland-Bahnen7h 56m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Berner Oberland-Bahnen7h 56m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Berner Oberland-Bahnen7h 56m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Berner Oberland-Bahnen8h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Berner Oberland-Bahnen7h 56m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Berner Oberland-Bahnen7h 56m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Berner Oberland-Bahnen7h 56m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Berner Oberland-Bahnen8h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Berner Oberland-Bahnen7h 56m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Berner Oberland-Bahnen7h 56m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Berner Oberland-Bahnen7h 56m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Berner Oberland-Bahnen8h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Berner Oberland-Bahnen7h 56m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Berner Oberland-Bahnen7h 56m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Berner Oberland-Bahnen7h 56m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Berner Oberland-Bahnen8h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Berner Oberland-Bahnen7h 56m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Berner Oberland-Bahnen7h 56m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Berner Oberland-Bahnen7h 56m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Berner Oberland-Bahnen8h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Berner Oberland-Bahnen7h 56m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Berner Oberland-Bahnen7h 56m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Berner Oberland-Bahnen7h 56m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Berner Oberland-Bahnen8h 26m • 2 changes

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  • Distance: 740.5 km
  • Duration: 10h 2m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Lauterbrunnen via Basel SBB and Interlaken Ost in around 8h 20m.

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