The train between Essen and Genk takes 9h 19m. The train runs, on average, once a week 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.
Trains run once a week between Essen and Genk. The service departs Essen at 12:59 AM at night, which arrives into Genk at 10:18:00. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 9h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Genk. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Genk station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 19m.
Essen to Genk train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Genk train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Genk station.
Book your Essen to Genk train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Essen and Genk is 118.6 km. The road distance is 277 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Genk via Koeln Hbf, Liège-Guillemins, and Landen in around 5h 12m.