Genk to Essen Trains

Genk to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Genk and Essen takes 6h 6m and the fastest train takes 4h 44m. 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.

6h 6m
Duration: 283 km
Distance: €79
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

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best

Take the train from Genk to Landentrain Ic / ...
Take the train from Landen to Liège-Guilleminstrain S44 / ...
Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln Hbftrain Ice / ...
Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Ice / ...

4h 27m

€40–153

Genk to Essen train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Genk and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Genk is at 9:06 PM which arrives into Essen at 9:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Landen and take an average of 6h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

1:06 PM → 6:32 PM
5h 26m • 3 changes
3:57 PM → 9:18 PM
5h 21m • 3 changes
6:06 PM → 5:22 AM
Arrives next day
11h 16m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

1:06 PM → 6:32 PM
5h 26m • 3 changes
3:57 PM → 9:18 PM
5h 21m • 3 changes
6:06 PM → 5:22 AM
Arrives next day
11h 16m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:06 AM → 9:53 AM
4h 47m • 3 changes
1:06 PM → 6:32 PM
5h 26m • 3 changes
3:57 PM → 9:18 PM
5h 21m • 3 changes
6:06 PM → 11:21 PM
5h 15m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:06 AM → 9:53 AM
4h 47m • 3 changes
1:06 PM → 6:32 PM
5h 26m • 3 changes
3:57 PM → 9:18 PM
5h 21m • 3 changes
5:06 PM → 9:50 PM
4h 44m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

7:06 AM → 11:50 AM
4h 44m • 3 changes
7:39 AM → 12:31 PM
4h 52m • 3 changes
8:39 AM → 1:50 PM
5h 11m • 3 changes
9:06 AM → 2:50 PM
5h 44m • 3 changes
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