The average train between Essen and Genk takes 6h 4m and the fastest train takes 4h 13m. 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 every 4 hours between Essen and Genk. The earliest departure is at 5:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 6:40 PM which arrives into Genk at 10:53 PM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 6h 4m. 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 Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
Essen to Genk train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Genk train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Genk station.
Book your Essen to Genk train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Essen and Genk is 118.6 km. The road distance is 284 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Genk via Koeln Hbf, Liège-Guillemins, and Landen in around 5h 21m.