Göttingen to Essen Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Göttingen and Essen takes 3h 19m and the fastest train takes 2h 46m. 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 19m
Duration: 339 km
Distance: €59
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 1m

€30–123

Göttingen to Essen train times

Trains run hourly between Göttingen and Essen. 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 at 5:20 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

10:56 PM → 5:20 AM
Arrives next day
6h 24m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

4:33 AM → 8:38 AM
4h 5m • 1 change
6:32 AM → 9:35 AM
3h 3m • 1 change
7:33 AM → 10:38 AM
3h 5m • 1 change
8:33 AM → 11:35 AM
3h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

6:32 AM → 9:35 AM
3h 3m • 1 change
7:33 AM → 10:38 AM
3h 5m • 1 change
8:33 AM → 11:35 AM
3h 2m • 1 change
9:33 AM → 12:38 PM
3h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

4:33 AM → 8:38 AM
4h 5m • 1 change
6:32 AM → 9:35 AM
3h 3m • 1 change
7:33 AM → 10:38 AM
3h 5m • 1 change
8:33 AM → 11:35 AM
3h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

4:33 AM → 8:38 AM
4h 5m • 1 change
6:32 AM → 9:35 AM
3h 3m • 1 change
7:33 AM → 10:38 AM
3h 5m • 1 change
8:33 AM → 11:35 AM
3h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

4:33 AM → 8:38 AM
4h 5m • 1 change
6:32 AM → 9:35 AM
3h 3m • 1 change
7:33 AM → 10:38 AM
3h 5m • 1 change
8:33 AM → 11:35 AM
3h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

4:33 AM → 8:38 AM
4h 5m • 1 change
6:32 AM → 9:35 AM
3h 3m • 1 change
7:33 AM → 10:38 AM
3h 5m • 1 change
8:33 AM → 11:35 AM
3h 2m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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