Essen to Göttingen Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Göttingen takes 3h 16m and the fastest train takes 3h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Essen to Göttingen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 16m
Duration: 339 km
Distance: €58
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Hanover

best

Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain 10 / ...
Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Göttingentrain 25 / ...

2h 50m

€30–121

Essen to Göttingen train times

Trains run hourly between Essen and Göttingen. The earliest departure is at 12:22 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Göttingen at 1:53 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:19 PM → 8:25 PM
3h 6m • 1 change
6:21 PM → 9:25 PM
3h 4m • 1 change
7:19 PM → 10:27 PM
3h 8m • 1 change
8:21 PM → 11:49 PM
3h 28m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

12:22 AM → 5:59 AM
5h 37m • 1 change
5:19 AM → 8:26 AM
3h 7m • 1 change
6:21 AM → 9:25 AM
3h 4m • 1 change
7:19 AM → 10:25 AM
3h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

12:22 AM → 6:25 AM
6h 3m • 1 change
6:21 AM → 9:25 AM
3h 4m • 1 change
7:19 AM → 10:25 AM
3h 6m • 1 change
8:21 AM → 11:25 AM
3h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

12:22 AM → 5:46 AM
5h 24m • 1 change
5:19 AM → 8:26 AM
3h 7m • 1 change
6:21 AM → 9:25 AM
3h 4m • 1 change
7:19 AM → 10:25 AM
3h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

12:22 AM → 5:46 AM
5h 24m • 1 change
5:19 AM → 8:26 AM
3h 7m • 1 change
6:21 AM → 9:25 AM
3h 4m • 1 change
7:19 AM → 10:25 AM
3h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

12:22 AM → 5:46 AM
5h 24m • 1 change
5:19 AM → 8:26 AM
3h 7m • 1 change
6:21 AM → 9:25 AM
3h 4m • 1 change
7:19 AM → 10:25 AM
3h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

12:22 AM → 5:46 AM
5h 24m • 1 change
5:19 AM → 8:26 AM
3h 7m • 1 change
6:21 AM → 9:25 AM
3h 4m • 1 change
7:19 AM → 10:25 AM
3h 6m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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