What is the cheapest way to get from Essen to Cham?

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Cham is to train and bus which costs SFr 70 - SFr 150 and takes 13h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Essen to Cham?

The fastest way to get from Essen to Cham is to train and fly which takes 4h 57m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 310.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Cham?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen to Cham. However, there are services departing from Südviertel, Essen and arriving at Cham, Städtli via Köln and Zug, Landis & Gyr/Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Cham?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Cham. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Cham Alpenblick via Basel SBB and Luzern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.

How far is it from Essen to Cham?

The distance between Essen and Cham is 685 km. The road distance is 621.4 km.

How do I travel from Essen to Cham without a car?

The best way to get from Essen to Cham without a car is to train which takes 7h 9m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 250.

How long does it take to get from Essen to Cham?

It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from Essen to Cham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Cham bus from?

Essen to Cham bus services, operated by OrionBus, depart from Südviertel, Essen station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Cham train from?

Essen to Cham train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Essen to Cham?

The best way to get from Essen to Cham is to train which takes 7h 9m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 59m.

Where does the Essen to Cham bus arrive?

Essen to Cham bus services, operated by OrionBus, arrive at Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis station.

Where does the Essen to Cham train arrive?

Essen to Cham train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Essen to Cham?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Cham is 621 km. It takes approximately 6h 10m to drive from Essen to Cham.

How do I get a train ticket from Essen to Cham?

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Where can I stay near Cham?

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Essen to Cham - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Essen to Cham by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 43
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ic21 / ...
7h 9m
CHF 135–250
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Leverkusen Mittetrain Re
2. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N11
13h 28m
CHF 70–144
Bus
1. Take the bus from Südviertel, Essen to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleisbus Mykolayiv
2. Take the bus from Köln to Zürich Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
9h 59m
Drive 621.4 km
1. Drive from Essen to Chamcar 621.4 km
6h 10m
CHF 104–150
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DUS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Baar to Cham Alpenblicktrain
4h 57m
CHF 82–255
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
4h 57m
CHF 138–303
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Koeln/Bonn Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CGN - ZRH
6h 5m
CHF 88–234
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain
6h 25m
CHF 190–451

Essen to Cham by train

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Distance: 685.2 km
Duration: 7h 9m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Cham Alpenblick via Basel SBB and Luzern in around 7h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Südviertel, Essen to Cham, Städtli via Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis, Köln Ehrenfeld Bf Ehrenfeld, Cologne Hbf, Köln, Zürich Bus Station, Zürich HB, Zug, and Zug, Landis & Gyr/Bahnhof in around 9h 59m.

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