The average train between Essen and Gothenburg takes 13h 10m and the fastest train takes 13h 5m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Essen to Gothenburg. 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 twice a week between Essen and Gothenburg. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 7:00 AM which arrives into Gothenburg at 8:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 13h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Gothenburg. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Gothenburg station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 10m.
Essen to Gothenburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Gothenburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Molndal station.
Book your Essen to Gothenburg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Snälltåget and 2 other operators.
The distance between Essen and Gothenburg is 764.4 km. The road distance is 1,197 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Göteborg Centralstation via Hamburg Hbf and Mölndal station in around 12h 50m.
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