Essen to Genk Trains

Essen to Genk trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Genk takes 6h 19m and the fastest train takes 5h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Genk. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 19m
Duration: 277 km
Distance: €63
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
Take the train from Köln Hbf to Liège, Guillemins Bftrain 79
Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Landentrain S44 / ...
Take the train from Landen to Genktrain Ic / ...

4h 50m

€41–146

Essen to Genk train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Essen and Genk. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 8:40 PM which arrives into Genk at 7:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Köln Hbf and take an average of 6h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:09 AM → 11:53 AM
5h 44m • 3 changes
7:37 AM → 12:53 PM
5h 16m • 3 changes
8:09 AM → 1:53 PM
5h 44m • 3 changes
9:09 AM → 2:53 PM
5h 44m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:41 AM → 10:53 AM
5h 12m • 3 changes
6:09 AM → 11:53 AM
5h 44m • 3 changes
7:37 AM → 12:53 PM
5h 16m • 3 changes
8:09 AM → 1:53 PM
5h 44m • 3 changes
Show more

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:41 AM → 10:53 AM
5h 12m • 3 changes
6:09 AM → 11:53 AM
5h 44m • 3 changes
7:37 AM → 12:53 PM
5h 16m • 3 changes
8:09 AM → 1:53 PM
5h 44m • 3 changes
Show more

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:41 AM → 10:53 AM
5h 12m • 3 changes
6:09 AM → 11:53 AM
5h 44m • 3 changes
7:37 AM → 12:53 PM
5h 16m • 3 changes
8:09 AM → 1:53 PM
5h 44m • 3 changes
Show more

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:41 AM → 10:53 AM
5h 12m • 3 changes
6:09 AM → 11:53 AM
5h 44m • 3 changes
7:37 AM → 12:53 PM
5h 16m • 3 changes
8:09 AM → 1:53 PM
5h 44m • 3 changes
Show more

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