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 - €170 and takes 15h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Geneva to Essen is to fly which takes 1h 54m and costs €90 - €270.

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 15h 35m.

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 - €240.

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, bus or fly from Geneva to Essen?

The best way to get from Geneva to Essen is to fly which takes 1h 54m and costs €90 - €270. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €100 - €240 and takes 9h 4m, you could also bus, which costs €50 - €170 and takes 15h 35m.

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 42m 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 FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2593+ hotels available in Essen.

Geneva to Essen - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 5 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
best
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane GVA - DUS
1h 54m
€92–265
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Geneva to Dortmund central bus stationbus N122
15h 35m
€51–170
Train
1. Take the train from Genève to Berntrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Essen Hbftrain 43
9h 4m
€107–236
Drive 721.3 km
1. Drive from Geneva to Essencar 721.3 km
8h 42m
€126–181
Train via Lausanne
1. Take the train from Genève to Lausannetrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Lausanne to Biel/Biennetrain Ic5 / ...
3. Take the train from Biel/Bienne to Basel SBBtrain
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Essen Hbftrain 43
9h 27m
€102–242

Geneva to Essen by train

45Weekly Trains

9h 4mAverage Duration

€107Cheapest Price

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Distance: 600.3 km
Duration: 1h 54m

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

Eurowings, Air Dolomiti, and five other airlines fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Genève to Essen Hbf via Bern and Basel SBB in around 9h 4m.

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