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 950 kr - 1600 kr and takes 18h 5m.

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 - 3300 kr.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Gothenburg?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Gothenburg. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Gothenburg via Hanover central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 5m.

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 21m.

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 21m and costs 1600 kr - 4100 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 FlixBus, depart from Essen central train 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 - 3300 kr. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 1600 kr - 4100 kr and takes 12h 21m, you could also bus, which costs 950 kr - 1600 kr and takes 18h 5m.

Where does the Essen to Gothenburg bus arrive?

Essen to Gothenburg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hanover central bus 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?

Book your Essen to Gothenburg train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Essen to Gothenburg bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Gothenburg?

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Essen to Gothenburg - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Essen to Gothenburg by plane, train, bus, or car

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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 966–3,269
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 1 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Mölndal St.train 083
12h 21m
kr 1,635–4,087
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Hanover central bus stationbus N1361 / ...
2. Take the bus from Hanover central bus station to Gothenburgbus 173
18h 5m
kr 996–1,561
Drive 1,125.3 km
1. Drive from Essen to Gothenburgcar 1,125.3 km
10h 19m
kr 2,098–3,030
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 57m
kr 1,501–4,573
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
1. Take the train from Duisburg 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 53m
kr 1,282–4,050
Train via Göteborg Brunnsparken
1. Take the train from Essen Central Station to Hamburg Central Stationtrain Flx20
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hauptbahnhof to Mölndal stationtrain Ic
13h 6m
kr 1,275–3,060

Essen to Gothenburg by train

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12h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 856.7 km
Duration: 4h 32m

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

Eurowings, Lufthansa, and two other airlines fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Essen Hbf to Göteborg Centralstation via Hamburg Hbf and Mölndal station in around 12h 21m.

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