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Trip Overview

The average train between Genk and Essen takes 4h 42m and the fastest train takes 4h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Genk 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.

4h 42m
Duration
284 km
Distance
€96
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Genk to Landentrain train Ic
  2. Take the train from Landen to Liège-Guilleminstrain train S44 / ...
  3. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln Hbftrain train Ice
  4. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain train 43 / ...
4h 17m
€58–147

Genk to Essen train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Genk and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Genk is at 9:34 PM which arrives into Essen at 9:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Landen and take an average of 4h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 283.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 42m

What companies run services between Genk, Belgium and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Genk to Essen Hbf via Landen, Liege-Guillemins, and Köln Hbf in around 4h 17m.

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