Previously seen journeys
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Train | Essen Central Train Station | Göttingen Station | No tags | ||||
Deutsche Bahn ICE + Deutsche Bahn | Train | Essen Central Train Station | Göttingen Station | No tags | ||||
| Train | Essen Central Train Station | Göttingen Station | No tags | ||||
| Train | Essen Central Train Station | Göttingen Station | No tags | ||||
 | Train | Essen Central Train Station | Göttingen Station | No tags |
Compare 3 ways to travel from Essen to Göttingen
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Carpool stands out as a good way to reach Göttingen. The journey takes about 2 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just €12, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Essen and Göttingen?
Essen
- AAm Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany
- BFreiheit 5A, 45127 Essen, Germany
Göttingen
- ABahnhofspl. 1, 37073 Göttingen, Germany
- B
Göttingen Central Train Station
Berliner Straße 28, 37073 Göttingen
Train Companies
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Essen to Göttingen by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from Essen to Göttingen?
The cheapest train tickets from Essen to Göttingen start from €31. The average price for this train route is around €78. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Essen to Göttingen?
The average train journey time from Essen to Göttingen is 3h 4m, covering a distance of 202 km. The fastest train gets you there in 3h 4m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.
Which train operators serve the Essen to Göttingen route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 7 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixTrain.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Essen to Göttingen?
The earliest train from Essen to Göttingen departs at 06:21. And the latest train departs at 18:21.
Which is the best train operator from Essen to Göttingen?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with an average rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 13 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Essen to Göttingen?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn ICE has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Essen to Göttingen?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is FlixTrain, with a punctuality rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Essen to Göttingen?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Essen to Göttingen was searched and found on 28 Jan 2026 with a price of €30To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Essen to Göttingen as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from €30 to €99 for a train ticket from Essen to Göttingen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at €30, which is on 2026-01-28.