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Trip Summary
You can pick from 15 daily train trips between Göppingen and Essen. The average train journey from Göppingen to Essen takes 4 hours and 48 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn train trips are as short as 3 hours and 47 minutes.
| Distance | 223 mi (359 km) |
| Fastest train | 3h 47m |
| Lowest price | €58.28 |
| Trains per day | 2 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 4 |
Which train should you take from Göppingen to Essen?
There are 4 train lines with service from Göppingen to Essen. Deutsche Bahn is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 14 trains each day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| DB Intercity | 2 | 5h 9m | €78.38 |
| DB Intercity-Express | 1 | 5h 4m | €82.59 |
| Deutsche Bahn | 14 | 4h 45m | €94.56 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 4 | 4h 55m | €92.88 |
Deutsche Bahn IC is the German railway's long-distance train service provider with service across Germany and neighboring countries, including the Netherlands, Denmark, Switzerland, and Poland. Onboard amenities include restrooms, power outlets, and a restaurant car where passengers can purchase drinks, snacks, and meals.
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 Göppingen to Essen start from €75, and on average cost . Daily there are 4 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Essen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Göppingen leaves from Train Station . And in Essen trains arrive at Train Station .
From Göppingen to Essen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 4 hours and 55 minutes. If you are looking to get to Essen faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 3 hours and 47 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Göppingen and Essen is approximately 223 miles, or 359 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 4 hours and 48 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 3 hours and 47 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Göppingen to Essen on Thursday. Tickets for Thursday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Thursday. Thursday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Göppingen at 00:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 23:00. 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 15 scheduled trains on most days. 2 of these are direct connections to Essen. While direct trains may still make stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains at any point. If you're looking to get to your destination faster, a direct train is the convenient and time-efficient choice.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Essen to Göppingen.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Göppingen?
Main departure station: Train Station
There is one train station in Göppingen.
All train stations in Göppingen:
Train Station
Where is the train station in Essen?
Image credit: wwwuppertal
Link to image attributionMain arrival station: Train Station
Essen Hauptbahnhof is the central railway station in Essen in Western Germany. The station has been rebuilt numerous times due to damage from the Second World War and other structural issues, and now over 400 trains serve the station daily. In addition, long-distance Deutsche Bahn ICE trains run regularly to destinations including Berlin, Cologne, Stuttgart, and Vienna. Regional trains travel cities such as Aachen, Dusseldorf, Wuppertal, and Munster. Inside the station are a variety of shops, restaurants and bakeries, banks, a pharmacy, ticket offices, and information desks. The station is in the centre of Essen, so there are hotels, restaurants, and attractions a short walk away.
Train stations in Essen:
Train Station
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