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

The cheapest way to get from Gothenburg to Essen is to fly which costs €80 - €290 and takes 4h 31m.

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 31m and costs €80 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Gothenburg and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Gothenburg to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Göteborg Nils Ericsonterminalen and arriving at Essen central train station via Copenhagen Busterminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 10m.

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 København H and Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 9m.

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 9m and costs €140 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 4h 31m 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 Vy Buss, depart from Göteborg Nils Ericsonterminalen 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 31m and costs €80 - €290. Alternatively, you can train via Copenhagen, which costs €140 - €350 and takes 13h 9m, you could also bus, which costs €80 - €220 and takes 16h 10m.

Where does the Gothenburg to Essen bus arrive?

Gothenburg to Essen bus services, operated by Vy Buss, arrive at Dybbølsbro fjernbussterminal 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 15m to drive from Gothenburg to Essen.

How do I get a train ticket from Gothenburg to 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 31m
€84–282
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Göteborg Nils Ericsonterminalen to Dybbølsbro fjernbussterminalbus 600 / ...
2. Take the bus from Copenhagen Busterminal to Essen central train stationbus N74
16h 10m
€81–218
Train via Copenhagen
1. Take the train from Göteborg Centralstation to Köpenhamn Htrain
2. Take the train from København H to Hamburg Hbftrain Ece / ...
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
13h 9m
€149–348
Drive 1,124.1 km
1. Drive from Gothenburg to Essencar 1,124.1 km
10h 15m
€188–272
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
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 48m
€94–353
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 10m
€147–413
Train
1. Take the train from Göteborg Centralstation to Hamburg Hbftrain 13471
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
13h 58m
€162–279
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
€111–253

Gothenburg to Essen by train

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Distance: 855.8 km
Duration: 4h 31m

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, København H, and Hamburg Hbf in around 13h 9m.

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