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6 h 32 min
743 km.
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Nine ways to Travel from Essen to Lausanne

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Cheapest
By car (743 km)
6 h 32 min
743 km.
from $40
Fastest
Plane from Essen (Dusseldorf International Airport) to Lausanne (Geneve Airport)
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Other
Rideshare
6 h 32 min
743 km.
from $9.69
Train
7 h 54 min
549 km.
from $268.96
Train via Mannheim
8 h 4 min
550 km.
from $217.07
Bus, Plane (Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Geneva International Airport)
5 h 4 min
550 km.
from $230.33
Bus, Plane (Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Zurich Airport)
6 h 33 min
550 km.
from $299.89
Train, Plane (Train to Frankfurt)
6 h 5 min
550 km.
from $277.86
Train, Plane (Train to Frankfurt)
6 h 56 min
550 km.
from $377.86

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Dortmund central bus station to Lausanne
Ave. Duration:
11h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$59.78–$92.39

Airlines

Brussels Airlines

Website:
brusselsairlines.com/
Plane from Frankfurt to Geneva
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$217.39–$652.17

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Geneva
Ave. Duration:
3h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$478.26
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$445.65
Plane from Frankfurt to Geneva
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$815.22
Plane from Frankfurt to Basel
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$532.61

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Geneva
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$119.57–$304.35
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.65–$239.13

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Geneva
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$119.57–$304.35
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.65–$380.43
Plane from Frankfurt to Geneva
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$815.22
Plane from Frankfurt to Basel
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$250.00–$532.61

Air Dolomiti

Website:
airdolomiti.it/
Plane from Frankfurt to Geneva
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$423.91
Plane from Frankfurt to Basel
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.17–$445.65

Train operators

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Essen Hbf to Basel
Ave. Duration:
4h 48m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$92.39–$108.70
Train from Essen Hbf to Mannheim,
Ave. Duration:
2h 24m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$59.78–$70.65
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel
Ave. Duration:
2h 13m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$51.09–$57.61
Train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$51.09–$56.52

ÖBB EuroCity

Phone:
+43 5 1717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel
Ave. Duration:
2h 58m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$43.48–$65.22

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Basel SBB to Biel/Bienne
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$31.52–$59.78
Train from Biel/Bienne to Lausanne
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$31.52–$59.78
Train from Olten to Lausanne
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$51.09–$92.39
Train from Genève-Aéroport to Lausanne
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$28.26–$51.09
Train from Zürich Flughafen to Lausanne
Ave. Duration:
2h 38m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$76.09–$141.30

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Essen Hbf to Koeln-Ehrenfeld
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.30–$23.91

Österreichische Bundesbahnen

Website:
konzern.oebb.at/
Train from Köln Ehrenfeld Bf Ehrenfeld to Basel
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
4 times a week

Questions and Answers

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 $65.22 - $108.70 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 4m and costs $130.43 - $347.83 .

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 and Biel/Bienne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.

How far is it from Essen to Lausanne?

The distance between Essen and Lausanne is 753 km. The road distance is 743.7 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 54m and costs $152.17 - $228.26 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 54m 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-Express, 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 54m and costs $152.17 - $228.26 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65.22 - $108.70 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-Express, arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Essen to Lausanne?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Lausanne is 744 km. It takes approximately 6h 34m to drive from Essen to Lausanne.

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

Book your Essen to Lausanne train tickets online with Omio.

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?

There are 1077+ hotels available in Lausanne. Prices start at $65.09 per night.
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