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Essen to Montreux trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Montreux takes 9h 15m and the fastest train takes 8h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Montreux. 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 15m
Duration
778 km
Distance
CHF 197
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
8h 23m
CHF 168–629

Essen to Montreux train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Essen and Montreux. 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 Montreux at 9:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 9h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 777.5 km
  • Duration: 9h 15m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Montreux via Basel SBB and Lausanne in around 8h 23m.

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