Essen to Göttingen Trains

Essen to Göttingen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Göttingen takes 3h 5m and the fastest train takes 2h 53m. 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 5m
Duration: 339 km
Distance: €58
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Hanover

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

2h 50m

€35–163

Essen to Göttingen train times

Trains run hourly between Essen and Göttingen. The earliest departure is at 5:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 8:21 PM which arrives into Göttingen at 11:49 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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

5:23 AM → 8:26 AM
3h 3m • 1 change
6:21 AM → 9:25 AM
3h 4m • 1 change
7:22 AM → 10:25 AM
3h 3m • 1 change
8:21 AM → 11:25 AM
3h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:23 AM → 8:26 AM
3h 3m • 1 change
6:21 AM → 9:25 AM
3h 4m • 1 change
7:22 AM → 10:25 AM
3h 3m • 1 change
8:21 AM → 11:25 AM
3h 4m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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