The average train between Gothenburg and Essen takes 14h 43m and the fastest train takes 13h 3m. There is at least one train per day from Gothenburg 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.
Trains run once daily between Gothenburg and Essen. The earliest departure is at 7:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gothenburg is at 6:55 PM which arrives into Essen at 2:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Köpenhamn H and take an average of 14h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Gothenburg to Essen. However, there are services departing from Göteborg Centralstation and arriving at Essen Hbf station via Köpenhamn H station and Hamburg Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 43m.
Gothenburg to Essen train services, operated by Öresundståg, depart from Göteborg Centralstation.
Gothenburg to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
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The distance between Gothenburg and Essen is 764.4 km. The road distance is 1124 km.
You can take a train from Göteborg Centralstation to Essen Hbf via Köpenhamn H, København H, and Hamburg Hbf in around 13h 9m.
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