Train Essen to Genk from €91 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Genk takes 4h 50m 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.

4h 50m
Duration: 284 km
Distance: €91
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
Take the train from Köln Hbf to Liège, Guillemins Bftrain 79
Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Landentrain S44 / ...
Take the train from Landen to Genktrain Ic

5h 12m

€58–142

Essen to Genk train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Essen and Genk. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 8:39 PM which arrives into Genk at 6:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Köln Hbf and take an average of 4h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

6:00 AM → 10:53 AM
4h 53m • 3 changes
7:41 AM → 11:53 AM
4h 12m • 3 changes
8:40 AM → 12:53 PM
4h 13m • 3 changes
10:40 AM → 2:53 PM
4h 13m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

5:41 AM → 9:53 AM
4h 12m • 3 changes
6:00 AM → 10:53 AM
4h 53m • 3 changes
7:41 AM → 11:53 AM
4h 12m • 3 changes
8:40 AM → 12:53 PM
4h 13m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

5:41 AM → 9:53 AM
4h 12m • 3 changes
6:00 AM → 10:53 AM
4h 53m • 3 changes
7:41 AM → 11:53 AM
4h 12m • 3 changes
8:40 AM → 12:53 PM
4h 13m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

5:41 AM → 10:22 AM
4h 41m • 3 changes
6:00 AM → 11:22 AM
5h 22m • 3 changes
7:41 AM → 12:22 PM
4h 41m • 3 changes
8:40 AM → 1:22 PM
4h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

8:39 PM → 6:53 AM
Arrives next day
10h 14m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

5:41 AM → 9:53 AM
4h 12m • 3 changes
6:00 AM → 10:53 AM
4h 53m • 3 changes
7:41 AM → 11:53 AM
4h 12m • 3 changes

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