The average train between Essen and Goslar takes 3h 42m and the fastest train takes 3h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Essen to Goslar. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Essen and Goslar. The earliest departure is at 12:22 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 8:21 PM which arrives into Goslar at 11:53 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Goslar. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Goslar station via Hannover Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
Essen to Goslar train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Goslar train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Goslar station.
Book your Essen to Goslar train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Erixx.
The distance between Essen and Goslar is 240.7 km. The road distance is 328 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Goslar via Hannover Hbf in around 3h 46m.