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 €75 - €120 and takes 15h 9m.

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 49m and costs €100 - €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 15h 9m.

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 Renens VD and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 26m.

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 26m and costs €180 - €700.

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

It takes approximately 1h 49m 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 26m and costs €180 - €700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €120 and takes 15h 9m.

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 Renens VD 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?

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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 2582+ hotels available in Essen.

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

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

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Fly, train
best
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane GVA - DUS
2. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Essen Hbftrain
1h 49m
€100–273
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Geneva to Dortmund central bus stationbus FlixBus N122
15h 9m
€75–115
Train
1. Take the train from Genève to Renens VDtrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Basel SBBtrain
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Essen Hbftrain 43
9h 26m
€180–677
Drive 721.3 km
1. Drive from Geneva to Essencar 721.3 km
8h 42m
€126–182
Train via Solingen
1. Take the train from Genève to Renens VDtrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Basel SBBtrain
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Solingen Hbftrain 43 / ...
4. Take the train from Solingen Hbf to Essen Hbftrain S1
10h 21m
€184–661
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Annemasse to Metz - Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Metz Ville to Luxembourgtrain Ter
3. Take the train from Luxembourg, Gare Centrale to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re / ...
4. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain
5. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Süd Strain S6
20h 4m
€135–240

Geneva to Essen by train

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9h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 600.3 km
Duration: 1h 49m

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

You can take a train from Genève to Essen Hbf via Renens VD and Basel SBB in around 9h 26m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Geneva to Dortmund central bus station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €60–110 and the journey takes 13h 35m.

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