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9 h 53 min
993 km.
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Eight ways to Travel from Gothenburg to Essen

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Cheapest
By car (993 km)
9 h 53 min
993 km.
from $54
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Rideshare
9 h 53 min
993 km.
from $12.95
Bus, Plane (Fly Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport)
7 h 39 min
763 km.
from $113.53
Train
13 h 39 min
762 km.
from $230.41
Bus
17 h 30 min
764 km.
from $170.61
Bus, Plane (Fly Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol)
6 h 55 min
763 km.
from $197.23
Train, Plane
7 h 27 min
763 km.
from $235.88

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$33.70–$173.91

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 37m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$1,032.61
Plane from Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$206.52–$706.52
Plane from Kastrup Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$489.13

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 46m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$206.52–$467.39
Plane from Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$456.52
Plane from Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$380.43
Plane from Kastrup Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$76.09–$271.74

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$81.52–$456.52
Plane from Kastrup Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$76.09–$271.74

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$108.70–$434.78

Scandinavian Airlines

Website:
flysas.com/
Plane from Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$173.91–$706.52
Plane from Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
3h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$706.52
Plane from Kastrup Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$326.09

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Göteborg Nils Ericsonterminal to Köpenhamn
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$27.17–$38.04
Bus from Copenhagen Busterminal to Essen
Ave. Duration:
12h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$70.65–$103.26

Vy Buss

Phone:
+47 407 05070
Email:
Website:
vybuss.no/
Bus from Göteborg Nils Ericsonterminal to Köpenhamn
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$29.35–$41.30

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Schiphol Airport to Arnhem
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$14.13–$35.87
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$14.13–$35.87

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
3h 9m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$65.22–$76.09
Train from Kiel Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
4h 17m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.09–$92.39
Train from Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 to Essen
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$29.35–$32.61
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$31.52–$35.87

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 to Essen
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.30–$23.91

Flixtrain

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Email:
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
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 København H to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
5h 3m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$50.00–$70.65

Öresundståg

Phone:
0771-77 77 11
Email:
Website:
oresundstag.se/
Train from Göteborg Centralstation to København
Ave. Duration:
3h 47m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$42.39–$76.09
Train from Göteborg Centralstation to Copenhagen
Ave. Duration:
3h 33m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$41.30–$70.65

VIAS Rail GmbH

Phone:
069 450099650
Email:
Website:
vias-online.de/
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.30–$23.91

Other operators

Stena Line

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

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Gothenburg to Essen is to fly and train which costs $47.83 - $217.39 and takes 7h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gothenburg to Essen is to fly which takes 4h 29m and costs $97.83 - $304.35 .

Is there a direct bus between Gothenburg and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Gothenburg to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Göteborg Nils Ericsonterminal and arriving at Essen central train station via Copenhagen Busterminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Gothenburg and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Gothenburg station to Essen. However, there are services departing from Göteborg Centralstation and arriving at Essen Hbf via København H and Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 39m.

How far is it from Gothenburg to Essen?

The distance between Gothenburg and Essen is 854 km. The road distance is 1130.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Gothenburg to Essen without a car is to train which takes 13h 39m and costs $119.57 - $228.26 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Gothenburg to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gothenburg to Essen bus from?

Gothenburg to Essen bus services, operated by Vy Buss, depart from Göteborg Nils Ericsonterminal station.

Where do I catch the Gothenburg to Essen train from?

Gothenburg to Essen train services, operated by Öresundståg, depart from Göteborg Centralstation.

Train, bus or fly from Gothenburg to Essen?

The best way to get from Gothenburg to Essen is to fly which takes 4h 29m and costs $97.83 - $304.35 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $119.57 - $228.26 and takes 13h 39m, you could also bus, which costs $97.83 - $152.17 and takes 17h 30m.

Where does the Gothenburg to Essen bus arrive?

Gothenburg to Essen bus services, operated by Vy Buss, arrive at Köpenhamn Dybbölsbro busterm station.

Where does the Gothenburg to Essen train arrive?

Gothenburg to Essen train services, operated by Öresundståg, arrive at København H station.

Can I drive from Gothenburg to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Gothenburg to Essen is 1130 km. It takes approximately 10h 16m to drive from Gothenburg to Essen.

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

Book your Gothenburg to Essen train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 1889+ hotels available in Essen. Prices start at $41.36 per night.
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