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

The cheapest way to get from Gothenburg to Essen is to bus which costs €85 - €140 and takes 15h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gothenburg to Essen is to fly which takes 4h 30m and costs €85 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Gothenburg and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Gothenburg to Essen. However, there are services departing from Gothenburg and arriving at Essen Hbf via Hannover Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Gothenburg and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Gothenburg station to Essen. However, there are services departing from Göteborg Centralstation and arriving at Essen Hbf via Koebenhavn H and Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 51m.

How far is it from Gothenburg to Essen?

The distance between Gothenburg and Essen is 856 km. The road distance is 1124.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Gothenburg to Essen without a car is to train via Copenhagen which takes 13h 51m and costs €160 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Gothenburg to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gothenburg to Essen bus from?

Gothenburg to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Gothenburg station.

Where do I catch the Gothenburg to Essen train from?

Gothenburg to Essen train services, operated by Öresundståg, depart from Göteborg Centralstation.

Train, bus or fly from Gothenburg to Essen?

The best way to get from Gothenburg to Essen is to fly which takes 4h 30m and costs €85 - €280. Alternatively, you can train via Copenhagen, which costs €160 - €550 and takes 13h 51m, you could also bus, which costs €85 - €140 and takes 15h 46m.

Where does the Gothenburg to Essen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Gothenburg to Essen train arrive?

Gothenburg to Essen train services, operated by Öresundståg, arrive at Köpenhamn H station.

Can I drive from Gothenburg to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Gothenburg to Essen is 1124 km. It takes approximately 10h 14m to drive from Gothenburg to Essen.

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

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Where can I stay near Essen?

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There are 8 ways to get from Gothenburg to Essen by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane GOT - DUS
4h 30m
€85–272
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane GOT - CGN
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain
7h 58m
€84–374
Train via Copenhagen
1. Take the train from Göteborg Centralstation to Köpenhamn Htrain
2. Take the train from Koebenhavn H to Hamburg Hbftrain Rj / ...
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
13h 51m
€166–528
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gothenburg to Hanover central bus stationbus 173
2. Take the bus from Hannover Hbf to Essen Hbfbus Dnipro
15h 46m
€85–137
Drive 1,124.1 km
1. Drive from Gothenburg to Essencar 1,124.1 km
10h 14m
€182–262
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane GOT - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
6h 17m
€157–513
Train
1. Take the train from Göteborg Centralstation to Hamburg Hbftrain 13471
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
14h 16m
€180–466
Train #2
1. Take the train from Mölndal station to Hamburg Hauptbahnhoftrain Ic
2. Take the train from Hamburg Central Station to Essen Central Stationtrain Flx20
14h 57m
€111–183

Gothenburg to Essen by train

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Distance: 855.9 km
Duration: 4h 30m

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

Eurowings, Scandinavian Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Göteborg Centralstation to Essen Hbf via Köpenhamn H, Koebenhavn H, and Hamburg Hbf in around 13h 51m.

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