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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Göttingen to Essen

Composite routes from Göttingen to Essen

Cheapest
2 h 12 min
Car
251 km.
from $13

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Göttingen central bus station to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$21.63–$30.53
Bus from Dortmund central bus station to Essen
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$7.00–$10.18

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Dortmund central bus station to Essen
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.18–$15.27

Ecolines

Phone:
+371 67 214 512
Email:
Website:
ecolines.net/
Bus from Dortmund central bus station to Essen
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$30.53–$43.26

Grandes Tour

Phone:
+38 (044) 444 00 44
Website:
grandes-tour.com.ua/
Bus from Dortmund central bus station to Essen
Ave. Duration:
42 min
Frequency:
3 times a week

Train operators

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Göttingen to Hannover
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$35.62–$40.71
Train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Essen
Ave. Duration:
2h 4m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$57.25–$63.61
Train from Göttingen to Kassel
Ave. Duration:
19 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$27.99–$31.81
Train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Essen
Ave. Duration:
2h 36m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$57.25–$64.89

Nightjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
nightjet.com/en/#/home
Train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Essen
Ave. Duration:
2h 22m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$43.26–$190.84

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Essen
Ave. Duration:
2h 42m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$48.35–$69.97

Österreichische Bundesbahnen

Website:
konzern.oebb.at/
Train from Göttingen to Kassel
Ave. Duration:
21 min
Frequency:
3 times a week

Flixtrain

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Email:
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from Göttingen to Kassel
Ave. Duration:
19 min
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$3.94–$5.73

cantus Verkehrsgesellschaft mbH

Phone:
+49 561 766396-0
Email:
Website:
cantus-bahn.de/
Train from Göttingen to Kassel
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Twice a week

Other operators

BlaBlaCar

Phone:
+3 318 576 2228
Website:
blablacar.com
Other from Göttingen to Essen
Ave. Duration:
3h 13m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.48

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Göttingen to Essen is to rideshare which costs $14.93 and takes 3h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Göttingen to Essen is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs $40.22 - $59.78 .

Is there a direct bus between Göttingen and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Göttingen station to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Göttingen central bus station and arriving at Essen central train station via Dortmund central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Göttingen and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Göttingen to Essen. However, there are services departing from Göttingen and arriving at Essen Hbf via Hannover Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.

How far is it from Göttingen to Essen?

The distance between Göttingen and Essen is 339 km. The road distance is 256.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Göttingen to Essen without a car is to train via Hanover which takes 3h 14m and costs $76.09 - $92.39 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Göttingen to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Göttingen to Essen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Göttingen to Essen train from?

Göttingen to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Göttingen station.

Train or bus from Göttingen to Essen?

The best way to get from Göttingen to Essen is to train via Hanover which takes 3h 14m and costs $76.09 - $92.39 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $23.91 - $65.22 and takes 5h 14m.

Where does the Göttingen to Essen bus arrive?

Göttingen to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dortmund central bus station.

Where does the Göttingen to Essen train arrive?

Göttingen to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Göttingen to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Göttingen to Essen is 256 km. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Göttingen to Essen.

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

Book your Göttingen to Essen train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Göttingen to Essen?

Book your Göttingen to Essen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 1990+ hotels available in Essen. Prices start at $40.23 per night.

Can I share a ride from Göttingen to Essen?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Göttingen and Essen. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
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