The average train between Montreux and Essen takes 9h 9m and the fastest train takes 8h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Montreux 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 every 4 hours between Montreux and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Montreux is at 7:38 PM which arrives into Essen at 6:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Lausanne and take an average of 9h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Montreux 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 Montreux to Essen. However, there are services departing from Montreux station and arriving at Essen station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 9m.
Montreux to Essen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lausanne station.
Montreux to Essen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Montreux to Essen train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Montreux and Essen is 558.6 km. The road distance is 775 km.
You can take a train from Montreux to Essen Hbf via Lausanne, Basel SBB, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 8h 54m.