Essen to Genoa Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Genoa takes 14h 10m and the fastest train takes 11h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Genoa. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

14h 10m
Duration: 1,036 km
Distance: €248
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 Luganotrain Ec
Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
Take the train from Milano Centrale to Genova P.Za Principetrain Ic

12h 45m

€157–419

Essen to Genoa train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Essen and Genoa. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 6:00 PM which arrives into Genoa at 1:44 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 14h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:00 AM → 7:44 PM
11h 44m • 3 changes
10:00 AM → 9:44 PM
11h 44m • 3 changes
12:00 PM → 11:57 PM
11h 57m • 3 changes
4:00 PM → 9:44 AM
Arrives next day
17h 44m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:00 AM → 5:44 PM
11h 44m • 3 changes
8:00 AM → 7:44 PM
11h 44m • 3 changes
10:00 AM → 9:44 PM
11h 44m • 3 changes
12:00 PM → 11:57 PM
11h 57m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:00 AM → 5:44 PM
11h 44m • 3 changes
8:00 AM → 7:44 PM
11h 44m • 3 changes
10:00 AM → 9:44 PM
11h 44m • 3 changes
12:00 PM → 11:57 PM
11h 57m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:00 AM → 5:44 PM
11h 44m • 3 changes
8:00 AM → 7:44 PM
11h 44m • 3 changes
10:00 AM → 9:44 PM
11h 44m • 3 changes
12:00 PM → 11:57 PM
11h 57m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:00 AM → 5:44 PM
11h 44m • 3 changes
8:00 AM → 7:44 PM
11h 44m • 3 changes
10:00 AM → 9:44 PM
11h 44m • 3 changes
12:00 PM → 11:57 PM
11h 57m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:00 AM → 5:44 PM
11h 44m • 3 changes
8:00 AM → 7:44 PM
11h 44m • 3 changes
10:00 AM → 9:44 PM
11h 44m • 3 changes
12:00 PM → 11:57 PM
11h 57m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:00 AM → 5:44 PM
11h 44m • 3 changes
8:00 AM → 7:44 PM
11h 44m • 3 changes
10:00 AM → 9:44 PM
11h 44m • 3 changes
12:00 PM → 11:57 PM
11h 57m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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