The average train between Göttingen and Essen Hbf takes 3h 30m and the fastest train takes 3h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Göttingen to Essen Hbf. 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 hourly between Göttingen and Essen Hbf. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Göttingen is at 10:56 PM which arrives into Essen Hbf at 5:14 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Göttingen to Essen Hbf. However, there are services departing from Göttingen station and arriving at Essen Hbf station via Hannover Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
Göttingen to Essen Hbf train services, operated by Österreichische Bundesbahnen, depart from Göttingen station.
Göttingen to Essen Hbf train services, operated by Österreichische Bundesbahnen, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Göttingen to Essen Hbf train tickets online with Österreichische Bundesbahnen and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Göttingen and Essen Hbf is 202.2 km. The road distance is 339 km.
You can take a train from Göttingen to Essen Hbf via Hannover Hauptbahnhof in around 3h 12m.