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 1000 kr - 1700 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 - 3200 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. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Göteborg Brunnsparken via Hamburg Hbf and Mölndals Innerstad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 31m.

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 31m and costs 1700 kr - 4400 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 - 3200 kr. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 1700 kr - 4400 kr and takes 12h 31m, you could also bus, which costs 1000 kr - 1700 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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How do I get a bus ticket from Essen to Gothenburg?

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Essen to Gothenburg - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 8 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 961–3,138
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 31m
kr 1,730–4,308
Bus
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 1,026–1,679
Drive 1,125.3 km
1. Drive from Essen to Gothenburgcar 1,125.3 km
10h 19m
kr 2,074–2,995
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 52m
kr 1,733–5,537
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 48m
kr 1,284–4,440
Train via Copenhagen
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 1 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to København Htrain Ece / ...
3. Take the train from Köpenhamn H to Göteborg Centralstationtrain
13h
kr 1,874–5,392
Train via Hamburg
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 1,298–2,037

Essen to Gothenburg by train and tram

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12h 31mAverage 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 Scandinavian Airlines 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 Brunnsparken via Hamburg Hbf, Mölndal St., and Mölndals Innerstad in around 12h 31m.

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