The average train between Essen Hbf and Geneva takes 9h 20m and the fastest train takes 8h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen Hbf to Geneva. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Essen Hbf and Geneva. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen Hbf is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Geneva at 9:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 9h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Essen Hbf to Geneva. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf station and arriving at Geneva station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.
Essen Hbf to Geneva train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen Hbf to Geneva train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Genève station.
Book your Essen Hbf to Geneva train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Essen Hbf and Geneva is 587.1 km. The road distance is 804 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Genève via Basel SBB and Renens VD in around 8h 29m.