The average train between Lauterbrunnen and Essen takes 9h 48m and the fastest train takes 7h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Lauterbrunnen 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.
Trains run twice daily between Lauterbrunnen and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lauterbrunnen is at 9:31 PM which arrives into Essen at 11:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Interlaken Ost and take an average of 9h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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7h 27m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Lauterbrunnen to Essen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Lauterbrunnen to Essen. However, there are services departing from Interlaken Ost station and arriving at Essen Hbf station via Basel SBB station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 48m.
Lauterbrunnen to Essen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Interlaken Ost station.
Lauterbrunnen to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
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The distance between Lauterbrunnen and Essen is 544.6 km. The road distance is 705 km.
You can take a train from Lauterbrunnen to Essen Hbf via Interlaken Ost and Basel SBB in around 8h 49m.