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Essen to Genk trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Genk takes 4h 52m and the fastest train takes 4h 44m. 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.

4h 52m
Duration
284 km
Distance
€83
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain train 43 / ...
  2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Liege-Guilleminstrain train
  3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Landentrain train S44 / ...
  4. Take the train from Landen to Genktrain train Ic / ...
5h 6m
€47–180

Essen to Genk train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Essen and Genk. The earliest departure is at 5:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 5:09 PM which arrives into Genk at 10:18 PM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 4h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 283.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 52m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Genk, Belgium?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Genk via Koeln Hbf, Liège-Guillemins, and Landen in around 5h 6m.

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