How to Travel from

Geneva to Essen

by Plane, Rideshare, Route or Car

Switzerland Germany Geneva Essen

How to Get from Geneva to Essen

Plane

1 h 27 min

Select a Ticket

Car

7 h 8 min

from $43

Rideshare

7 h 8 min

from $10.42

Cheapest

By car (799 km)

7 h 8 min

799 km.

from $43

Fastest

Other

Rideshare

7 h 8 min

799 km.

from $10.42

Train

9 h 18 min

585 km.

from $315.20

Train via Mannheim

9 h 45 min

586 km.

from $291.26

Bus, Train

19 h 18 min

586 km.

from $116.50

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:

+49 30 300 137 300

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

flixbus.com

Bus from Geneva to Dortmund

Ave. Duration:

13h 35m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$76.34–$114.50

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:

+33 18 57 62 228

Website:

blablacar.co.uk/

Bus from Annemasse to Metz

Ave. Duration:

10h 15m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$50.89–$76.34

Airlines

KLM

Website:

klm.com

Plane from Geneva International Airport to Düsseldorf

Ave. Duration:

3h 20m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$190.84–$623.41

Air France

Website:

airfrance.com

Plane from Geneva International Airport to Düsseldorf

Ave. Duration:

3h 25m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$190.84–$432.57

Lufthansa

Website:

lufthansa.com/

Plane from Geneva International Airport to Düsseldorf

Ave. Duration:

3h 5m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$152.67–$534.35

Eurowings

Website:

eurowings.com

Plane from Geneva International Airport to Düsseldorf

Ave. Duration:

1h 20m

Frequency:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday

Estimated price:

$139.95–$356.23

Swiss

Website:

swiss.com/

Plane from Geneva International Airport to Düsseldorf

Ave. Duration:

1h 20m

Frequency:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday

Estimated price:

$139.95–$356.23

Train operators

SNCF

Phone:

+33 1 84 94 36 35

Website:

effinity.fr/expertise/affiliation/

Train from Metz Ville to Luxembourg

Ave. Duration:

59 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$12.72–$27.99

TGV inOui

Phone:

+33 1 84 94 36 35

Website:

sncf-connect.com/en-en

Train from Metz Ville to Luxembourg

Ave. Duration:

46 min

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$22.90–$54.71

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:

+49 30 311-682904

Website:

bahn.de/

Train from Basel SBB to Essen

Ave. Duration:

4h 45m

Frequency:

4 times a day

Estimated price:

$108.14–$127.23

Train from Basel SBB to Mannheim,

Ave. Duration:

2h 11m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$59.80–$67.43

Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Essen

Ave. Duration:

2h 23m

Frequency:

Every 2 hours

Estimated price:

$69.97–$82.70

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:

+49 30 2970

Website:

bahn.de/

Train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Essen

Ave. Duration:

45 min

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Estimated price:

$12.72–$17.81

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Phone:

+41 848 44 66 88

Website:

sbb.ch/en

Train from Genève to Bern

Ave. Duration:

2h 2m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$63.61–$120.86

Train from Bern to Basel

Ave. Duration:

57 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$35.62–$69.97

Trenitalia EuroCity

Phone:

+39 06 68475475

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

trenitalia.com/

Train from Basel SBB to Mannheim,

Ave. Duration:

2h 20m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$69.97–$139.95

Luxembourg Railways (CFL)

Phone:

+352 24 89 24 89

Website:

cfl.lu/fr-fr

Train from Luxembourg to Duesseldorf

Ave. Duration:

4h 2m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$3.73

What is the cheapest way to get from Geneva to Essen?

The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Essen is to bus which costs $70.65 - $141.30 and takes 15h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Geneva to Essen?

The fastest way to get from Geneva to Essen is to fly which takes 4h 10m and costs $108.70 - $326.09 .

Is there a direct bus between Geneva and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Geneva to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Geneva and arriving at Essen central train station via Dortmund central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Geneva and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Essen. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Essen Hbf via Bern and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 18m.

Is there a direct flight between Geneva and Essen?

Yes, there are direct flights between Geneva and Essen; these take 1h 20m and cost $92.39 - $239.13 .

How far is it from Geneva to Essen?

The distance between Geneva and Essen is 607 km. The road distance is 797.6 km.

How do I travel from Geneva to Essen without a car?

The best way to get from Geneva to Essen without a car is to train which takes 9h 18m and costs $173.91 - $271.74 .

How long does it take to get from Geneva to Essen?

It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Geneva to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Geneva to Essen bus from?

Geneva to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Geneva station.

Where do I catch the Geneva to Essen train from?

Geneva to Essen train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), depart from Genève station.

Train, bus or fly from Geneva to Essen?

The best way to get from Geneva to Essen is to fly which takes 4h 10m and costs $108.70 - $326.09 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $173.91 - $271.74 and takes 9h 18m, you could also bus, which costs $70.65 - $141.30 and takes 15h 39m.

Where does the Geneva to Essen bus arrive?

Geneva to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dortmund central bus station.

Where does the Geneva to Essen train arrive?

Geneva to Essen train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), arrive at Bern station.

Can I drive from Geneva to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Essen is 798 km. It takes approximately 7h 8m to drive from Geneva to Essen.

How do I get a train ticket from Geneva to Essen?

Book your Geneva to Essen train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Geneva to Essen?

Book your Geneva to Essen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 1889+ hotels available in Essen. Prices start at $41.36 per night.

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Friedrichstraße 43, Essen

Fine

8.9

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Great

Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG

Am Hauptbahnhof 2, Essen

Fine

8.5

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Six ways to Travel from Geneva to Essen

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

BlaBlaCar Bus

Airlines

KLM

Air France

Lufthansa

Eurowings

Swiss

Train operators

SNCF

TGV inOui

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Trenitalia EuroCity

Luxembourg Railways (CFL)

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Geneva to Essen?

What is the fastest way to get from Geneva to Essen?

Is there a direct bus between Geneva and Essen?

Is there a direct train between Geneva and Essen?

Is there a direct flight between Geneva and Essen?

How far is it from Geneva to Essen?

How do I travel from Geneva to Essen without a car?

How long does it take to get from Geneva to Essen?

Where do I catch the Geneva to Essen bus from?

Where do I catch the Geneva to Essen train from?

Train, bus or fly from Geneva to Essen?

Where does the Geneva to Essen bus arrive?

Where does the Geneva to Essen train arrive?

Can I drive from Geneva to Essen?

How do I get a train ticket from Geneva to Essen?

How do I get a bus ticket from Geneva to Essen?

Where can I stay near Essen?