What is the cheapest way to get from Essen to Gothenburg?

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Gothenburg is to bus which costs 900 kr - 1600 kr and takes 16h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Essen to Gothenburg?

The fastest way to get from Essen to Gothenburg is to fly which takes 4h 32m and costs 950 kr - 3100 kr.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Gothenburg?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen to Gothenburg. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Gothenburg via Hanover central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Gothenburg?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Gothenburg station. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Göteborg Centralstation via Hamburg Hbf and Mölndal station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 50m.

How far is it from Essen to Gothenburg?

The distance between Essen and Gothenburg is 857 km. The road distance is 1125.3 km.

How do I travel from Essen to Gothenburg without a car?

The best way to get from Essen to Gothenburg without a car is to train which takes 12h 50m and costs 1700 kr - 4800 kr.

How long does it take to get from Essen to Gothenburg?

It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Essen to Gothenburg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Gothenburg bus from?

Essen to Gothenburg bus services, operated by East West Eurolines, depart from Essen Hbf station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Gothenburg train from?

Essen to Gothenburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Essen to Gothenburg?

The best way to get from Essen to Gothenburg is to fly which takes 4h 32m and costs 950 kr - 3100 kr. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 1700 kr - 4800 kr and takes 12h 50m, you could also bus, which costs 900 kr - 1600 kr and takes 16h 11m.

Where does the Essen to Gothenburg bus arrive?

Essen to Gothenburg bus services, operated by East West Eurolines, arrive at Hannover Hbf station.

Where does the Essen to Gothenburg train arrive?

Essen to Gothenburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Essen to Gothenburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Gothenburg is 1125 km. It takes approximately 10h 19m to drive from Essen to Gothenburg.

How do I get a train ticket from Essen to Gothenburg?

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Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT)plane DUS - GOT
4h 32m
kr 966–3,059
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen Hbf to Hannover Hbfbus Dnipro
2. Take the bus from Hanover central bus station to Gothenburgbus 173
16h 11m
kr 931–1,531
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Molndal stationtrain Ic / ...
12h 50m
kr 1,768–4,769
Drive 1,125.3 km
1. Drive from Essen to Gothenburgcar 1,125.3 km
10h 19m
kr 2,030–2,932
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT)plane FRA - GOT
5h 53m
kr 1,725–5,718
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT)plane AMS - GOT
6h 51m
kr 1,285–4,557
Train via Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
1. Take the train from Essen Central Station to Hamburg Central Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Copenhagen Lufthavntrain 344
3. Take the train from Copenhagen Lufthavn to Göteborg Centralstationtrain
13h 45m
kr 1,589–2,714

Essen to Gothenburg by train

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12h 50mAverage Duration

kr 1,768Cheapest Price

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Distance: 856.7 km
Duration: 4h 32m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Gothenburg, Sweden?

Eurowings, Scandinavian Airlines, and Lufthansa fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Essen Hbf to Göteborg Centralstation via Hamburg Hbf and Mölndal station in around 12h 50m.

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