What is the cheapest way to get from Geneva to Essen?

The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Essen is to bus which costs €50 - €120 and takes 14h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Geneva to Essen?

The fastest way to get from Geneva to Essen is to fly and train which takes 1h 54m and costs €95 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Geneva and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Geneva to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Geneva and arriving at Essen central train station via Dortmund central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Geneva and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Essen. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Essen Hbf via Bern and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.

How far is it from Geneva to Essen?

The distance between Geneva and Essen is 600 km. The road distance is 721.3 km.

How do I travel from Geneva to Essen without a car?

The best way to get from Geneva to Essen without a car is to train which takes 9h 4m and costs €100 - €250.

How long does it take to get from Geneva to Essen?

It takes approximately 1h 54m to get from Geneva to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Geneva to Essen bus from?

Geneva to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Geneva station.

Where do I catch the Geneva to Essen train from?

Geneva to Essen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève station.

Train or bus from Geneva to Essen?

The best way to get from Geneva to Essen is to train which takes 9h 4m and costs €100 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €120 and takes 14h 40m.

Where does the Geneva to Essen bus arrive?

Geneva to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dortmund central bus station.

Where does the Geneva to Essen train arrive?

Geneva to Essen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Bern station.

Can I drive from Geneva to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Essen is 721 km. It takes approximately 8h 37m to drive from Geneva to Essen.

How do I get a train ticket from Geneva to Essen?

Book your Geneva to Essen train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Geneva to Essen?

Book your Geneva to Essen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2596+ hotels available in Essen.

Geneva to Essen - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Geneva to Essen by plane, train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)GVA - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Essen Hbf
1h 54m
€95–274
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Geneva to Dortmund central bus stationN122
14h 40m
€51–113
Train
1. Take the train from Genève to BernIc1 / ...
2. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBIc6 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Essen Hbf43
9h 4m
€107–243
Drive 721.3 km
1. Drive from Geneva to Essen721.3 km
8h 37m
€124–179
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)GVA - CGN
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbf
4h 25m
€113–369
Train via Lausanne
1. Take the train from Genève to LausanneIc1 / ...
2. Take the train from Lausanne to Biel/BienneIc5 / ...
3. Take the train from Biel/Bienne to Basel SBB
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Essen Hbf43
9h 27m
€102–242

Geneva to Essen by train

48Weekly Trains

9h 4mAverage Duration

€107Cheapest Price

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Distance: 600.2 km
Duration: 1h 54m

What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Genève to Essen Hbf via Bern and Basel SBB in around 9h 4m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Geneva to Dortmund central bus station 6 times a week. Tickets cost €45–110 and the journey takes 13h 35m.

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