Göttingen to Essen Trains

Göttingen to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Göttingen and Essen takes 3h 38m and the fastest train takes 3h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Göttingen to Essen. 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 38m
Duration: 339 km
Distance: €78
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Hanover

best

Take the train from Göttingen to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbftrain 10 / ...

3h 12m

€58–268

Göttingen to Essen train times

Trains run hourly between Göttingen and Essen. The earliest departure is at 4:21 AM at night, and the last departure from Göttingen is at 8:33 PM which arrives into Essen at 12:44 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 17, 2026

4:21 AM → 9:01 AM
4h 40m • 1 change
6:38 AM → 10:32 AM
3h 54m • 1 change
7:33 AM → 11:09 AM
3h 36m • 1 change
8:33 AM → 12:32 PM
3h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 18, 2026

4:33 AM → 9:01 AM
4h 28m • 1 change
6:32 AM → 10:32 AM
4h • 1 change
7:33 AM → 11:09 AM
3h 36m • 1 change
8:33 AM → 12:32 PM
3h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 19, 2026

4:33 AM → 9:01 AM
4h 28m • 1 change
6:32 AM → 10:32 AM
4h • 1 change
7:33 AM → 11:09 AM
3h 36m • 1 change
8:33 AM → 12:32 PM
3h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 20, 2026

4:33 AM → 9:01 AM
4h 28m • 1 change
6:32 AM → 10:32 AM
4h • 1 change

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