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How to Travel from

Lausanne to Essen

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Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Lausanne to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
12h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$59.78–$92.39

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Geneva International Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$163.04–$532.61

Air France

Website:
airfrance.com
Plane from Geneva International Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$163.04–$369.57

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Geneva International Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$456.52
Plane from Zurich Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$92.39–$445.65
Plane from Zurich Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
3h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$35.87–$304.35
Plane from Geneva International Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$815.22

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Geneva International Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$119.57–$304.35
Plane from Zurich Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.65–$239.13
Plane from Zurich Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$59.78–$282.61

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Geneva International Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$119.57–$304.35
Plane from Zurich Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.65–$380.43
Plane from Zurich Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$59.78–$282.61
Plane from Geneva International Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$815.22

Air Dolomiti

Website:
airdolomiti.it/
Plane from Geneva International Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$380.43

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:
$92.39–$108.70
Train from Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 to Essen
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$29.35–$32.61
Train from Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$54.35–$65.22
Train from Basel SBB to Mannheim,
Ave. Duration:
2h 11m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$51.09–$57.61
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Essen
Ave. Duration:
2h 23m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$59.78–$70.65

Nightjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
nightjet.com/en/#/home
Train from Basel Sbb to Bonn
Ave. Duration:
6h 11m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.35–$173.91

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Lausanne to Genève-Aéroport
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$28.26–$51.09
Train from Lausanne to Biel/Bienne
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$40.22–$76.09
Train from Biel/Bienne to Basel
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$22.83–$41.30
Train from Lausanne to Zürich
Ave. Duration:
2h 38m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$76.09–$141.30
Train from Lausanne to Olten
Ave. Duration:
1h 44m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$59.78–$108.70

Trenitalia EuroCity

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Basel SBB to Mannheim,
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$59.78–$119.57

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:
$15.22–$22.83
Train from Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 to Essen
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.30–$23.91

Questions and Answers

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 $65.22 - $130.43 and takes 14h 44m.

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 55m and costs $130.43 - $347.83 .

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 44m.

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 Biel/Bienne and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.

How far is it from Lausanne to Essen?

The distance between Lausanne and Essen is 667 km. The road distance is 741.9 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 30m and costs $152.17 - $228.26 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 55m 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 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 30m and costs $152.17 - $228.26 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65.22 - $130.43 and takes 14h 44m.

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 Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), arrive at Biel/Bienne station.

Can I drive from Lausanne to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Lausanne to Essen is 742 km. It takes approximately 6h 36m to drive from Lausanne to Essen.

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

Book your Lausanne to Essen train tickets online with Omio.

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?

There are 1889+ hotels available in Essen. Prices start at $41.36 per night.
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