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Trip Overview

The average train between Genoa and Essen takes 17h 8m 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.

17h 8m
Duration
1,142 km
Distance
€241
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centraletrain train Ic
  2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Basel Sbbtrain train Ec
  3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Essen Hbftrain train 43
13h 31m
€177–503

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 17h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 1,142.5 km
  • Duration: 17h 8m

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 13h 31m.

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