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

The cheapest way to get from Lausanne to Essen is to bus which costs €70 - €110 and takes 14h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lausanne to Essen is to train and fly which takes 4h 58m and costs €120 - €350.

Is there a direct bus between Lausanne and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Lausanne to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Lausanne and arriving at Essen central train station via Dortmund central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Lausanne and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Lausanne to Essen. However, there are services departing from Lausanne and arriving at Essen Hbf via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.

How far is it from Lausanne to Essen?

The distance between Lausanne and Essen is 753 km. The road distance is 731.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Lausanne to Essen without a car is to train which takes 8h 4m and costs €160 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 8h 4m to get from Lausanne to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lausanne to Essen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lausanne to Essen train from?

Lausanne to Essen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lausanne station.

Train or bus from Lausanne to Essen?

The best way to get from Lausanne to Essen is to train which takes 8h 4m and costs €160 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €110 and takes 14h 46m.

Where does the Lausanne to Essen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lausanne to Essen train arrive?

Lausanne to Essen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Lausanne to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Lausanne to Essen is 732 km. It takes approximately 6h 43m to drive from Lausanne to Essen.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Essen?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Basel SBBtrain Ic51
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Essen Hbftrain 43
8h 4m
€163–590
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lausanne to Dortmund central bus stationbus FlixBus N122
14h 46m
€71–107
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Basel SBBtrain
2. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Kölnbus
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Süd Strain S6
11h 10m
€127–258
Drive 731.5 km
1. Drive from Lausanne to Essencar 731.5 km
6h 43m
€129–186
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane GVA - DUS
4h 58m
€121–345
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
6h 29m
€164–460
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane GVA - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
6h 19m
€183–517
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain
7h 6m
€168–478

Lausanne to Essen by train

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Distance: 753.2 km
Duration: 8h 4m

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

You can take a train from Lausanne to Essen Hbf via Basel SBB in around 8h 4m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lausanne to Dortmund central bus station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €55–95 and the journey takes 12h 40m.

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