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Trip Overview

The average train between Geneva and Essen takes 9h 31m 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 31m
Duration
804 km
Distance
€223
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Genève to Renens VDtrain train Ic1 / ...
  2. Take the train from Renens VD to Basel SBBtrain train
  3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Essen Hbftrain train 43
9h 26m
€189–495

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 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 804.3 km
  • Duration: 9h 31m

What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Genève to Essen Hbf via Renens VD and Basel SBB in around 9h 26m.

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