Genk to Essen Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Genk and Essen takes 5h 58m and the fastest train takes 4h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Genk 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.

5h 58m
Duration: 283 km
Distance: €80
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Genk to Landentrain Ic / ...
Take the train from Landen to Liège-Guilleminstrain S44 / ...
Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln Hbftrain Ice / ...
Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Ice / ...

4h 37m

€41–153

Genk to Essen train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Genk and Essen. The earliest departure is at 7:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Genk is at 9:06 PM which arrives into Essen at 9:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Landen and take an average of 5h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

9:06 PM → 9:18 AM
Arrives next day
12h 12m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

7:06 AM → 11:50 AM
4h 44m • 3 changes
7:39 AM → 12:31 PM
4h 52m • 3 changes
8:39 AM → 1:50 PM
5h 11m • 3 changes
9:06 AM → 2:50 PM
5h 44m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:06 AM → 11:50 AM
4h 44m • 3 changes
7:39 AM → 12:31 PM
4h 52m • 3 changes
8:39 AM → 1:50 PM
5h 11m • 3 changes
9:06 AM → 2:50 PM
5h 44m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

7:06 AM → 11:50 AM
4h 44m • 3 changes
7:39 AM → 12:31 PM
4h 52m • 3 changes
8:39 AM → 1:50 PM
5h 11m • 3 changes
9:06 AM → 2:50 PM
5h 44m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

7:06 AM → 11:50 AM
4h 44m • 3 changes
7:39 AM → 12:31 PM
4h 52m • 3 changes
8:39 AM → 1:50 PM
5h 11m • 3 changes
9:06 AM → 2:50 PM
5h 44m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

7:06 AM → 11:50 AM
4h 44m • 3 changes
7:39 AM → 12:31 PM
4h 52m • 3 changes
8:39 AM → 1:50 PM
5h 11m • 3 changes
9:06 AM → 2:50 PM
5h 44m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Genk to Essen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.