The average train between Gouda and Essen takes 3h 6m and the fastest train takes 2h 27m. 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.
Trains run twice daily between Gouda and Essen. The earliest departure is at 1:29 AM at night, and the last departure from Gouda is at 6:09 PM which arrives into Essen at 8:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Utrecht Centraal and take an average of 3h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
5h 58m • 2 changes2h 36m • 2 changes
2h 28m • 2 changes2h 27m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Gouda to Essen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Gouda to Essen. However, there are services departing from Gouda station and arriving at Essen station via Oberhausen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
Gouda to Essen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Utrecht Centraal station.
Gouda to Essen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Oberhausen Hbf station.
Book your Gouda to Essen train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), National Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Gouda and Essen is 170.4 km. The road distance is 197 km.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €16–35 and the journey takes 1h 21m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route once daily.
