Rome2Rio

Essen to Geneva trains

Find Transport to Geneva

See all options

Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Geneva takes 9h 27m and the fastest train takes 8h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen 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 27m
Duration
804 km
Distance
CHF 198
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Basel SBBtrain train 43
  2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain train
  3. Take the train from Renens VD to Genèvetrain train Ic1 / ...
8h 29m
CHF 166–448

Essen to Geneva train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Essen and Geneva. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen 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 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Essen 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.

Map of how to get from Essen to Geneva.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 804.3 km
  • Duration: 9h 27m

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

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

Operators

Where to next?

Train trips from Essen

Train trips to Geneva

Alternative transport options