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How to Travel from

Interlaken to Essen

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Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
10h 5m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$62.34–$89.06

Shuttler

Phone:
+41 44 552 0807
Website:
shuttler.ch/
Bus from Interlaken Sonnenhof to Zürich
Ave. Duration:
1h 52m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$29.26–$34.35

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Geneva International Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$190.84–$623.41

Air France

Website:
airfrance.com
Plane from Geneva International Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$190.84–$432.57

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.14–$521.63
Plane from Zurich Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
3h 8m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$41.98–$699.74
Plane from Zurich Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.23–$954.19
Plane from Geneva International Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.67–$534.35

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Zurich Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.70–$279.90
Plane from Zurich Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$69.97–$330.79
Plane from Geneva International Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$139.95–$356.23

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.70–$445.29
Plane from Zurich Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$69.97–$330.79
Plane from Zurich Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.23–$954.19
Plane from Geneva International Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$139.95–$356.23

Air Dolomiti

Website:
airdolomiti.it/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.23–$381.68

Condor Flugdienst

Website:
condor.com
Plane from Zurich Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.39–$610.68

Train operators

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Basel SBB to Essen
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$108.14–$127.23
Train from Basel SBB to Mannheim,
Ave. Duration:
2h 11m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$59.80–$67.43
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Essen
Ave. Duration:
2h 23m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$69.97–$82.70
Train from Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 to Essen
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$34.35–$38.17
Train from Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.61–$76.34

Nightjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
nightjet.com/en/#/home
Train from Basel Sbb to Bonn
Ave. Duration:
6h 11m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.61–$203.56

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Interlaken West to Basel
Ave. Duration:
1h 58m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.61–$120.86
Train from Interlaken West to Zürich
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$76.34–$139.95
Train from Interlaken West to Bern
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$30.53–$55.98
Train from Bern to Genève-Aéroport
Ave. Duration:
2h 11m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.61–$120.86

SBB GmbH

Phone:
+49 (0) 7531 915109
Website:
sbb-deutschland.de/
Train from Interlaken West to Basel
Ave. Duration:
1h 57m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$16.54–$21.63

Trenitalia EuroCity

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Basel SBB to Mannheim,
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$69.97–$139.95

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Koeln-Muelheim to Essen
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.81–$26.72
Train from Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 to Essen
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$19.08–$27.99

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Interlaken to Essen is to bus which costs $81.52 - $119.57 and takes 14h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Interlaken to Essen is to train and fly which takes 5h 59m and costs $141.30 - $369.57 .

Is there a direct bus between Interlaken and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Interlaken to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Interlaken Sonnenhof and arriving at Essen central train station via Zurich Bus Station and Düsseldorf central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Interlaken and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Interlaken to Essen. However, there are services departing from Interlaken West and arriving at Essen Hbf via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.

How far is it from Interlaken to Essen?

The distance between Interlaken and Essen is 733 km. The road distance is 694.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Interlaken to Essen without a car is to train which takes 7h 43m and costs $103.26 - $130.43 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 43m to get from Interlaken to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Interlaken to Essen bus from?

Interlaken to Essen bus services, operated by Shuttler, depart from Interlaken Sonnenhof station.

Where do I catch the Interlaken to Essen train from?

Interlaken to Essen train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), depart from Interlaken West station.

Train or bus from Interlaken to Essen?

The best way to get from Interlaken to Essen is to train which takes 7h 43m and costs $103.26 - $130.43 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $81.52 - $119.57 and takes 14h 43m.

Where does the Interlaken to Essen bus arrive?

Interlaken to Essen bus services, operated by Shuttler, arrive at Zürich HB Schweizerhof station.

Where does the Interlaken to Essen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Interlaken to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Interlaken to Essen is 695 km. It takes approximately 6h 11m to drive from Interlaken to Essen.

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

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Where can I stay near Essen?

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