Distance | 364 miles (587 km) | |
Average train duration | 7 h 42 min | |
Average train ticket price | $64 (€57) | |
Train frequency | 2 a day | |
Direct train | Yes, there are 2 direct trains a day | |
Train providers | Deutsche Bahn or Deutsche Bahn with connection |
Trains from Geneva to Essen cover the 364 miles (587 km) long trip taking on average 7 h 42 min with our travel partners like Deutsche Bahn or Deutsche Bahn with connection. Normally, there are 2 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this trip costs around $64 (€57), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $60 (€54). Travelers depart most frequently from Genève and arrive in Essen Hbf.
For as little as $60 (€54) you can travel by train from Geneva to Essen with Deutsche Bahn. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this route.
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of train services in Germany, making on average 40, 000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your train from Geneva to Essen. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel. For example, while bathrooms are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain trains.
Travel between Geneva, Switzerland and Essen, Germany by train is: Fully open.
International entry status: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Switzerland
Conditions of entry:
When traveling in Germany, you must follow these COVID-19 safety rules:
The information above was last checked on 6/24/22. This can change before your date of travel so please review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your train between Geneva and Essen before traveling.
The restriction level for your return train to Geneva, Switzerland from Essen is: Fully open.
International entry is allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Germany
Conditions of reentry:
The government of Switzerland has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
Last checked on 6/17/22. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your train to Geneva from Essen closer to your date of departure here here.
There are a few train stations in Geneva to start your trip from including Genève and Geneva. In Essen you have a few train station options to choose from for your arrival including Essen Hbf, Essen-Eiberg and Essen-Altenessen.
Omio customers traveling this route depart most frequently from Genève and arrive in Essen Hbf.
Passengers board their train most frequently from Genève and travel around 1.2 miles (2 km) from the city center to this train station.
Passengers traveling this route most often arrive at Essen Hbf and need to travel approximately 1 mile (1.6 km) from the train station to the city center in Essen.
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