The average train between Essen and Genoa takes 13h 44m and the fastest train takes 11h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Genoa. 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 Genoa. 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 Genoa at 1:53 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 13h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Genoa. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf station and arriving at Genova Brignole station via Basel SBB station, Lugano station and Milano Centrale station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 44m.
Essen to Genoa train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Genoa train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Genova Brignole station.
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The distance between Essen and Genoa is 797.1 km. The road distance is 1024 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Genova Brignole via Basel SBB, Lugano, and Milano Centrale in around 12h 49m.