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The average train between Genoa and Essen takes 16h 38m and the fastest train takes 11h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Genoa 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.

16h 38m
Duration
1,079 km
Distance
€210
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Genoa to Essen train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Genoa and Essen. The earliest departure is at 8:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Genoa is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Essen at 5:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Milano Centrale and take an average of 16h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Trenitalia IntercityTrenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)21h 48m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Trenitalia IntercityTrenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 48m • 2 changes
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    Trenitalia IntercityTrenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)17h 50m • 2 changes
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    Trenitalia IntercityTrenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)21h 48m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Trenitalia IntercityTrenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 48m • 2 changes
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    Trenitalia IntercityTrenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)17h 50m • 2 changes
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    Trenitalia IntercityTrenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)21h 48m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Trenitalia IntercityTrenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 48m • 2 changes
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    Trenitalia IntercityTrenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)17h 50m • 2 changes
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    Trenitalia IntercityTrenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)21h 48m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Trenitalia IntercityTrenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 48m • 2 changes
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    Trenitalia IntercityTrenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)15h 10m • 2 changes
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    Trenitalia IntercityTrenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)17h 50m • 2 changes
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    Trenitalia IntercityTrenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)21h 48m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Trenitalia IntercityTrenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 48m • 2 changes
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    Trenitalia IntercityTrenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)15h 10m • 2 changes
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    Trenitalia IntercityTrenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)17h 50m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Trenitalia IntercityTrenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)17h 13m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Genoa to Essen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 1,079.4 km
  • Duration: 16h 38m

What companies run services between Genoa, Italy and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Genova Brignole to Essen Hbf via Milano Centrale and Basel SBB in around 12h 49m.

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