The average train between Essen and Genk takes 7h 10m and the fastest train takes 4h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Genk. 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 twice daily between Essen and Genk. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:24 AM which arrives into Genk at 6:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Liège-Guillemins and take an average of 7h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Genk. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Genk station via Liege-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.
Essen to Genk train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Genk train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Genk station.
Book your Essen to Genk train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Essen and Genk is 118.6 km. The road distance is 283 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Genk via Liège-Guillemins and Landen in around 4h 40m.
