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Lausanne to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Lausanne and Essen takes 8h 42m 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 42m
Duration
751 km
Distance
€222
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Mannheim

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  1. Take the train from Lausanne to Basel SBBtrain train
  2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain train 12 / ...
  3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbftrain train 47 / ...
7h 49m
€165–646

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 6:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 8h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Lausanne to Essen.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 750.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 42m

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

You can take a train from Lausanne to Essen Hbf via Basel SBB and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 7h 49m.

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