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Trip Summary
30 trains operate daily from Essen to Gothenburg. The train trip from Essen to Gothenburg is usually about 16 hours and 36 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can get you there in as little as 13 hours and 6 minutes.
Distance | 475 mi (765 km) |
Fastest train | 13h 6m |
Lowest price | $109.03 |
Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Essen to Gothenburg?
2 train services operate from Essen to Gothenburg. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 24 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Deutsche Bahn | 24 | 16h 24m | $145.99 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 6 | 17h 42m | $217.14 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Essen to Gothenburg start from $109, and on average cost . Daily there are 6 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Gothenburg. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Essen leaves from Train Station and 3 other stations. And in Gothenburg trains arrive at Mölndal Station .
From Essen to Gothenburg train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 17 hours and 42 minutes. If you are looking to get to Gothenburg faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 13 hours and 6 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Essen and Gothenburg is approximately 475 miles, or 765 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 16 hours and 36 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 13 hours and 6 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 Essen to Gothenburg 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 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 30 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 Gothenburg to Essen.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Essen?
Main departure station: Essen-Kupferdreh
Because some trains make multiple stops before leaving the city, there are 4 stops and stations in Essen where you can board the train.
All train stations in Essen:
Essen-Kupferdreh
Train Station
Kettwig
Kettwig Stausee
Where is the train station in Gothenburg?
Main arrival station: Mölndal Station
Gothenburg has one train station.
All train stations in Gothenburg:
Mölndal Station
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