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Genk to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Genk and Essen takes 5h 47m and the fastest train takes 4h 28m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

5h 47m
Duration
284 km
Distance
€92
Average price
Every 2 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 10 / ...
4h 21m
€51–164

Genk to Essen train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Genk and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Genk is at 9:40 PM which arrives into Essen at 9:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Landen and take an average of 5h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Genk to Essen.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 283.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 47m

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 21m.

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