Geneva to Essen Trains

Geneva to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Geneva and Essen takes 9h 29m and the fastest train takes 8h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Geneva to Essen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 29m
Duration: 804 km
Distance: €219
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Genève to Renens VDtrain Ic1 / ...
Take the train from Renens VD to Basel SBBtrain
Take the train from Basel SBB to Essen Hbftrain 43

9h 26m

€176–352

Geneva to Essen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Geneva and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Geneva is at 7:35 PM which arrives into Essen at 9:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Renens VD and take an average of 9h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:35 AM → 1:58 PM
8h 23m • 2 changes
7:35 AM → 3:58 PM
8h 23m • 2 changes
9:35 AM → 5:58 PM
8h 23m • 2 changes
11:35 AM → 7:58 PM
8h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

5:35 AM → 1:58 PM
8h 23m • 2 changes
7:35 AM → 3:58 PM
8h 23m • 2 changes
9:35 AM → 5:58 PM
8h 23m • 2 changes
11:35 AM → 7:58 PM
8h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:33 AM → 1:58 PM
8h 25m • 2 changes
7:35 AM → 3:58 PM
8h 23m • 2 changes
9:35 AM → 5:58 PM
8h 23m • 2 changes
11:35 AM → 7:58 PM
8h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:33 AM → 1:58 PM
8h 25m • 2 changes
7:35 AM → 3:58 PM
8h 23m • 2 changes
9:35 AM → 5:58 PM
8h 23m • 2 changes
11:35 AM → 7:58 PM
8h 23m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:33 AM → 1:58 PM
8h 25m • 2 changes
7:35 AM → 3:58 PM
8h 23m • 2 changes
9:35 AM → 5:58 PM
8h 23m • 2 changes
11:35 AM → 7:58 PM
8h 23m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:33 AM → 1:58 PM
8h 25m • 2 changes
7:35 AM → 3:58 PM
8h 23m • 2 changes
9:35 AM → 5:58 PM
8h 23m • 2 changes
11:35 AM → 7:58 PM
8h 23m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:33 AM → 1:58 PM
8h 25m • 2 changes
7:35 AM → 3:58 PM
8h 23m • 2 changes
9:35 AM → 5:58 PM
8h 23m • 2 changes
11:35 AM → 7:58 PM
8h 23m • 2 changes
Show more

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