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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from {from} to {to}

Composite routes from Essen to Gothenburg

Cheapest
9 h 59 min
Car
999 km.
from $54
Other
17 h 45 min
764 km.
from $143.63
13 h 24 min
762 km.
from $231.85
22 h 51 min
Bus, Ferry
764 km.
Select a ticket
6 h 7 min
Train, Plane
763 km.
from $260.47

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Essen central train station to Bremen
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$23.91–$33.70
Bus from Bremen Fernbusterminal to Gothenburg
Ave. Duration:
13h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$59.78–$86.96
Bus from Essen central train station to Kiel
Ave. Duration:
7h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$40.22–$59.78

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Gothenburg-Landvetter
Ave. Duration:
3h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$1,032.61
Plane from Frankfurt to Gothenburg-Landvetter
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$163.04–$1,086.96

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Frankfurt to Gothenburg-Landvetter
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$434.78

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Gothenburg-Landvetter
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$81.52–$456.52

Scandinavian Airlines

Website:
flysas.com/
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Gothenburg-Landvetter
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$173.91–$706.52
Plane from Frankfurt to Gothenburg-Landvetter
Ave. Duration:
3h 52m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$130.43–$815.22

Train operators

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Essen Hbf to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
3h 14m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$65.22–$76.09
Train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$51.09–$56.52

Flixtrain

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Email:
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from Essen Hbf to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
3h 13m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$28.26–$42.39

Deutsche Bahn Eurocity

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
reiseauskunft.bahn.de/bin/query.exe/en?revia=yes&existOptimizePrice=1&country=overseas&initialAvail=ON&S={fromName}&Z={toName}&start=1
Train from Hamburg Hbf to København
Ave. Duration:
4h 51m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$50.00–$70.65

Öresundståg

Phone:
0771-77 77 11
Email:
Website:
oresundstag.se/
Train from København H to Göteborg
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$42.39–$76.09

Other operators

Stena Line

Phone:
+44 844 770 7070
Email:
Website:
stenaline.dk/
Other from Kiel Schwedenkai to Goteborg
Ave. Duration:
14h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Gothenburg is to bus which costs $81.52 - $119.57 and takes 17h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Gothenburg is to fly which takes 4h 31m and costs $97.83 - $315.22 .

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Gothenburg?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Gothenburg. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Gothenburg via Bremen Fernbusterminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Gothenburg?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Gothenburg station. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Göteborg Centralstation via Hamburg Hbf and København H. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 24m.

Is there a direct flight between Essen and Gothenburg?

Yes, there are direct flights between Essen and Gothenburg; these take 1h 30m and cost $81.52 - $239.13 .

How far is it from Essen to Gothenburg?

The distance between Essen and Gothenburg is 857 km. The road distance is 1130.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Gothenburg without a car is to train which takes 13h 24m and costs $119.57 - $228.26 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Essen to Gothenburg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Gothenburg bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Essen to Gothenburg train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Essen to Gothenburg?

The best way to get from Essen to Gothenburg is to fly which takes 4h 31m and costs $97.83 - $315.22 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $119.57 - $228.26 and takes 13h 24m, you could also bus, which costs $81.52 - $119.57 and takes 17h 45m.

Where does the Essen to Gothenburg bus arrive?

Essen to Gothenburg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bremen Fernbusterminal station.

Where does the Essen to Gothenburg train arrive?

Essen to Gothenburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Essen to Gothenburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Gothenburg is 1131 km. It takes approximately 10h 15m to drive from Essen to Gothenburg.

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

Book your Essen to Gothenburg train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Gothenburg?

There are 381+ hotels available in Gothenburg. Prices start at $46.15 per night.
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