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Trip Summary
There are 10 daily trains from Essen to Gouda. Traveling by train from Essen to Gouda usually takes around 2 hours and 59 minutes, but the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can make the trip in 2 hours and 23 minutes.
| Distance | 106 mi (170 km) |
| Fastest train | 2h 23m |
| Lowest price | $32.73 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 3 |
Which train should you take from Essen to Gouda?
There are 3 train lines with service from Essen to Gouda. Deutsche Bahn is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 6 trains each day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| DB Intercity-Express | 1 | 2h 57m | $71.59 |
| Deutsche Bahn | 6 | 2h 46m | $65.46 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 4 | 3h 19m | $67.90 |
The most popular Deutsche Bahn ICE routes travel to Berlin, Cologne, Paris, and Munich. Seating is spacious with a good amount of legroom, and onboard amenities include complimentary WiFi, restrooms, and a restaurant car selling beverages, snacks, sandwiches, and hot meals. Unlike the rest of the Deutsche Bahn network, ticket prices on Deutsche Bahn ICE services are not based on a per-kilometer rate but on specific station-to-station links.
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Essen to Gouda start from $66, and on average cost . Daily there are 4 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Gouda. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Essen leaves from Essen-Dellwig Ost and one other station. And in Gouda trains arrive at Gouda Goverwelle .
From Essen to Gouda train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 3 hours and 19 minutes. If you are looking to get to Gouda faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 23 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Wednesday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Essen to Gouda. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Wednesday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Wednesday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Essen at 1:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 9:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 10 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Gouda to Essen.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Essen?
Main departure station: Essen-Dellwig
There are two stations in Essen where you can board the train to Gouda.
All train stations in Essen:
Essen-Dellwig
Essen-Dellwig Ost
Where is the train station in Gouda?
Main arrival station: Gouda Goverwelle
Gouda has one train station.
Train stations in Gouda:
Gouda Goverwelle
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