The average train between Essen and Geilenkirchen takes 1h 36m and the fastest train takes 1h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Essen to Geilenkirchen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Essen and Geilenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 4:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 7:40 PM which arrives into Geilenkirchen at 9:13 PM. All services require a transfer at Düsseldorf Hbf and take an average of 1h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Geilenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Geilenkirchen station via Düsseldorf Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 36m.
Essen to Geilenkirchen train services, operated by National Express, depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Geilenkirchen train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Geilenkirchen station.
Book your Essen to Geilenkirchen train tickets online with National Express and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Essen and Geilenkirchen is 82.7 km. The road distance is 107 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Geilenkirchen via Düsseldorf Hbf and Duesseldorf Hbf in around 1h 39m.