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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Lausanne is to bus which costs SFr 60 - SFr 110 and takes 14h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Lausanne is to fly and train which takes 5h 6m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 320.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Lausanne?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Lausanne. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Lausanne via Dortmund central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Lausanne?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Lausanne. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Lausanne via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.

How far is it from Essen to Lausanne?

The distance between Essen and Lausanne is 753 km. The road distance is 731.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Lausanne without a car is to train which takes 7h 45m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 600.

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

It takes approximately 7h 45m to get from Essen to Lausanne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Lausanne bus from?

Essen to Lausanne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dortmund central bus station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Lausanne train from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Lausanne?

The best way to get from Essen to Lausanne is to train which takes 7h 45m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 60 - SFr 110 and takes 14h 30m.

Where does the Essen to Lausanne bus arrive?

Essen to Lausanne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lausanne station.

Where does the Essen to Lausanne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Lausanne?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Lausanne is 732 km. It takes approximately 6h 40m to drive from Essen to Lausanne.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Essen to Lausanne?

Book your Essen to Lausanne bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lausanne?

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

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There are 8 ways to get from Essen to Lausanne 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 Lausannetrain Ic51
7h 45m
CHF 159–591
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Lausannebus FlixBus N122
14h 30m
CHF 62–105
Drive 731.9 km
1. Drive from Essen to Lausannecar 731.9 km
6h 40m
CHF 120–173
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane DUS - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Lausannetrain
5h 6m
CHF 115–317
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Koeln-Ehrenfeldtrain Re
2. Take the train from Köln-Ehrenfeld to Basel SBBtrain
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Lausannetrain
11h 46m
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DUS - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Lausannetrain
6h 38m
CHF 153–447
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane FRA - GVA
3. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Lausannetrain
6h 12m
CHF 175–483
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CGN - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Lausannetrain
7h 14m
CHF 161–473

Essen to Lausanne by train

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Distance: 753.2 km
Duration: 7h 45m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Lausanne via Basel SBB in around 7h 45m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dortmund central bus station to Lausanne once daily. Tickets cost CHF 60–100 and the journey takes 11h 55m.

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