The average train between Geneva Airport (GVA) and Essen takes 9h 59m and the fastest train takes 8h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Essen. 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 3 times a day between Geneva Airport (GVA) and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Geneva Airport (GVA) is at 7:10 PM which arrives into Essen at 9:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Renens VD and take an average of 9h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Essen. However, there are services departing from Geneva Airport (GVA) station and arriving at Essen station via Renens VD. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 59m.
Geneva Airport (GVA) to Essen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève-Aéroport station.
Geneva Airport (GVA) to Essen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Geneva Airport (GVA) to Essen train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Geneva Airport (GVA) and Essen is 584.9 km. The road distance is 810 km.
You can take a train from Genève-Aéroport to Essen Hbf via Renens VD and Basel SBB in around 9h 27m.