Gouda to Essen Trains

Gouda to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Gouda and Essen takes 2h 45m and the fastest train takes 2h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Gouda 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.

2h 45m
Duration: 197 km
Distance: €36
Average price: Every 4 hours
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Gouda to Essen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Gouda and Essen. The earliest departure is at 1:29 AM at night, and the last departure from Gouda is at 6:39 PM which arrives into Essen at 9:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Utrecht Centraal and take an average of 2h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:39 AM → 11:05 AM
2h 26m • 2 changes
10:39 AM → 1:05 PM
2h 26m • 2 changes
12:39 PM → 3:05 PM
2h 26m • 2 changes
2:39 PM → 5:05 PM
2h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:39 AM → 9:05 AM
2h 26m • 2 changes
8:39 AM → 11:05 AM
2h 26m • 2 changes
10:39 AM → 1:05 PM
2h 26m • 2 changes
12:39 PM → 3:05 PM
2h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:39 AM → 9:05 AM
2h 26m • 2 changes
8:39 AM → 11:05 AM
2h 26m • 2 changes
10:39 AM → 1:05 PM
2h 26m • 2 changes
12:39 PM → 3:05 PM
2h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:39 AM → 9:05 AM
2h 26m • 2 changes
8:39 AM → 11:05 AM
2h 26m • 2 changes
10:39 AM → 1:05 PM
2h 26m • 2 changes
12:39 PM → 3:05 PM
2h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:39 AM → 9:05 AM
2h 26m • 2 changes
8:39 AM → 11:05 AM
2h 26m • 2 changes
10:39 AM → 1:05 PM
2h 26m • 2 changes
12:39 PM → 3:05 PM
2h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:39 AM → 9:05 AM
2h 26m • 2 changes
8:39 AM → 11:05 AM
2h 26m • 2 changes
10:39 AM → 1:05 PM
2h 26m • 2 changes
12:39 PM → 3:05 PM
2h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

1:29 AM → 9:05 AM
7h 36m • 2 changes
8:29 AM → 11:05 AM
2h 36m • 2 changes
10:29 AM → 1:05 PM
2h 36m • 2 changes
12:29 PM → 3:05 PM
2h 36m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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