Essen to Geneva Trains

Essen to Geneva trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Geneva takes 9h 22m and the fastest train takes 8h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Geneva. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 22m
Duration: 797 km
Distance: CHF 187
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Essen Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 43
Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
Take the train from Renens VD to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...

8h 29m

CHF 158–324

Essen to Geneva train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Essen and Geneva. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Geneva at 9:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 9h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

8:00 PM → 9:25 AM
Arrives next day
13h 25m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

6:00 AM → 2:25 PM
8h 25m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 4:25 PM
8h 25m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 6:25 PM
8h 25m • 2 changes
12:00 PM → 8:25 PM
8h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:00 AM → 2:25 PM
8h 25m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 4:25 PM
8h 25m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 6:25 PM
8h 25m • 2 changes
12:00 PM → 8:25 PM
8h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:00 AM → 2:25 PM
8h 25m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 4:25 PM
8h 25m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 6:25 PM
8h 25m • 2 changes
12:00 PM → 8:25 PM
8h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:00 AM → 2:25 PM
8h 25m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 4:25 PM
8h 25m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 6:25 PM
8h 25m • 2 changes
12:00 PM → 8:25 PM
8h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:00 AM → 2:25 PM
8h 25m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 4:25 PM
8h 25m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 6:25 PM
8h 25m • 2 changes
12:00 PM → 8:25 PM
8h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:00 AM → 2:25 PM
8h 25m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 4:25 PM
8h 25m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 6:25 PM
8h 25m • 2 changes
12:00 PM → 8:25 PM
8h 25m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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