The train between Geneva and Essen takes 8h 35m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week 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.
Trains run twice a week between Geneva and Essen. The earliest departure is at 3:35 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Geneva is at 3:35 PM which arrives into Essen at 12:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Renens VD and take an average of 8h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Essen. However, there are services departing from Geneva station and arriving at Essen station via Renens VD. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.
Geneva to Essen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève station.
Geneva to Essen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Geneva to Essen train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Geneva and Essen is 587.7 km. The road distance is 804 km.
You can take a train from Genève to Essen Hbf via Renens VD and Basel SBB in around 9h 26m.