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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen Hbf and Geneva takes 9h 23m 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.

9h 23m
Duration
797 km
Distance
CHF 169
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Essen Hbf to Geneva train times

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 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)15h 25m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 25m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 25m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Essen Hbf to Geneva? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 797.5 km
  • Duration: 9h 23m

What companies run services between Essen Hbf, Germany and Geneva, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Genève via Basel SBB and Renens VD in around 8h 29m.

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