Lausanne to Essen Trains

Lausanne to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Lausanne and Essen takes 8h 53m and the fastest train takes 7h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Lausanne to Essen. 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 53m
Duration: 753 km
Distance: €190
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Lausanne to Basel SBBtrain Ic51
Take the train from Basel SBB to Essen Hbftrain 43

8h 4m

€154–301

Lausanne to Essen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Lausanne and Essen. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lausanne is at 8:04 PM which arrives into Essen at 9:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

12:04 PM → 7:58 PM
7h 54m • 1 change
8:04 PM → 9:58 AM
Arrives next day
13h 54m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:04 AM → 1:58 PM
7h 54m • 1 change
8:04 AM → 3:58 PM
7h 54m • 1 change
10:04 AM → 5:58 PM
7h 54m • 1 change
12:04 PM → 7:58 PM
7h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:04 AM → 1:58 PM
7h 54m • 1 change
8:04 AM → 3:58 PM
7h 54m • 1 change
10:04 AM → 5:58 PM
7h 54m • 1 change
12:04 PM → 7:58 PM
7h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:04 AM → 1:58 PM
7h 54m • 1 change
8:04 AM → 3:58 PM
7h 54m • 1 change
10:04 AM → 5:58 PM
7h 54m • 1 change
12:04 PM → 7:58 PM
7h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:04 AM → 1:58 PM
7h 54m • 1 change
8:04 AM → 3:58 PM
7h 54m • 1 change
10:04 AM → 5:58 PM
7h 54m • 1 change
12:04 PM → 7:58 PM
7h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:04 AM → 1:58 PM
7h 54m • 1 change
8:04 AM → 3:58 PM
7h 54m • 1 change
10:04 AM → 5:58 PM
7h 54m • 1 change
12:04 PM → 7:58 PM
7h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

6:04 AM → 1:58 PM
7h 54m • 1 change
8:04 AM → 3:58 PM
7h 54m • 1 change
10:04 AM → 5:58 PM
7h 54m • 1 change
12:04 PM → 7:58 PM
7h 54m • 1 change
Show more

Frequently asked questions

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