How to Travel from
Essen to Thun
by Plane, Rideshare or Car
Three ways to Travel from Essen to Thun
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Cheapest
By car (669 km)
5 h 48 min
669 km.
from $36
Fastest
Plane from Essen (Dusseldorf International Airport) to Thun (EuroAirport Swiss)
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Other
Rideshare
5 h 48 min
669 km.
from $8.73
Transport providers
Bus operators
FlixBus
Bus from Dortmund central bus station to Bern
Ave. Duration:
10h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.35–$81.52
Autoservizi Comazzi srl
Bus from Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1 to Domodossola
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$9.07
Airlines
easyJet
Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Malpensa
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$41.30–$217.39
Lufthansa
Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$445.65
Plane from Frankfurt to Basel
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$532.61
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 Linate
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$46.74–$434.78
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Malpensa
Ave. Duration:
3h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$510.87
Eurowings
Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.65–$239.13
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$59.78–$282.61
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 Malpensa
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$65.22–$336.96
Swiss
Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.65–$380.43
Plane from Frankfurt to Basel
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$250.00–$532.61
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$59.78–$282.61
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 Malpensa
Ave. Duration:
3h 26m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$434.78
Air Dolomiti
Website:
airdolomiti.it/
Plane from Frankfurt to Basel
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.17–$445.65
Alitalia
Website:
alitalia.com/
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Linate
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$86.96–$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
Train from Essen Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$29.35–$32.61
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 Thun
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$48.91–$86.96
Train from Zürich Flughafen to Thun
Ave. Duration:
1h 41m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$54.35–$103.26
Train from Genève-Aéroport to Bern
Ave. Duration:
2h 11m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$54.35–$103.26
Train from Brig to Thun
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$21.74–$40.22
SBB GmbH
Train from Basel SBB to Thun
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$11.96–$15.22
Train from Brig to Thun
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$5.22–$6.52
Trenitalia EuroCity
Train from Rho-Fiera Milano to Thun
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$54.35–$103.26
Train from Brig to Thun
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$11.96–$19.57
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
Train from Essen Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
58 min
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
TRI Train Rental GmbH
Train from Essen Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
6 times a week
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Essen to Thun?
The cheapest way to get from Essen to Thun is to bus which costs $70.65 - $141.30 and takes 13h 49m.
What is the fastest way to get from Essen to Thun?
The fastest way to get from Essen to Thun is to drive which takes 5h 50m and costs $130.43 - $195.65 .
Is there a direct train between Essen and Thun?
No, there is no direct train from Essen to Thun. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Thun via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.
How far is it from Essen to Thun?
The distance between Essen and Thun is 707 km. The road distance is 672.1 km.
How do I travel from Essen to Thun without a car?
The best way to get from Essen to Thun without a car is to train which takes 6h 48m and costs $103.26 - $119.57 .
How long does it take to get from Essen to Thun?
It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from Essen to Thun, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Essen to Thun train from?
Essen to Thun train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Essen Hbf station.
Train or bus from Essen to Thun?
The best way to get from Essen to Thun is to train which takes 6h 48m and costs $103.26 - $119.57 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70.65 - $141.30 and takes 13h 49m.
Where does the Essen to Thun train arrive?
Essen to Thun train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Basel SBB station.
Can I drive from Essen to Thun?
Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Thun is 672 km. It takes approximately 5h 50m to drive from Essen to Thun.
How do I get a train ticket from Essen to Thun?
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Where can I stay near Thun?
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