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Forum Wissen
University museum center presenting academic collections, science, and research in a modern, accessible format.
Cheapest price
$33
Average price
$33
Fastest journey
3 h 45 m
Average duration
4 h 4 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
262 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Berlin to Göttingen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Berlin to Göttingen will cost around $33 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $33.
Of the 4 buses that leave Berlin for Göttingen on Sat, Jun 20, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 262 km distance in an average of 4 h 4 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 45 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 4 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Göttingen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 31m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $23, and a train costs an average of $23.
Distance: 162 miles (262 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$34 Average price Cheapest | $84 Average price | $62 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 30m Average total duration 4h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 1m Average total duration Fastest 2h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Göttingen:
A bus is $51 (€42) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Göttingen costing on average $84 (€69).
Other travel options to Göttingen take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 0m.
Tickets start at around $34 (€28) compared to roughly $62 (€51) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $28 (€23). The journey takes 4h 0m versus 3h 54m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Ecolines.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20AM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
The table below shows live departures for Berlin to Göttingen buses for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 10:40 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 4h15 | 2:55 PM Göttingen, ZOB | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:40 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 4h10 | 6:50 PM Göttingen, ZOB | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
FlixBus | 2:00 AM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 4h05 | 6:05 AM Göttingen, ZOB | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:20 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 3h45 | 6:05 AM Göttingen, ZOB | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Berlin to Göttingen run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 0m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $23 (€19) if you book in advance.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:20, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 162 miles (262 km) distance in 3h 45m.
Distance 162 miles (262 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $23 (€19) |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 3h 45m |
First bus 12:20 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Discover the best of Göttingen — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Göttingen trip today.
University museum center presenting academic collections, science, and research in a modern, accessible format.
City museum on Göttingen’s history, science, trade, and everyday life, housed in a historic building near the old town.
Contemporary art venue known for changing exhibitions, often highlighting photography and international visual art.
The heart of the old town, framed by the old town hall and Gänseliesel fountain, ideal for first-time visitors.
Compact historic center with half-timbered houses, churches, university history, and an easy walking atmosphere.
Elegant square linked to the university and surrounded by notable buildings, popular for architecture and local city life.
A Lower Saxony winter classic of hearty kale cooked slowly and served with regional sausage. It is one of the most traditional dishes in the wider Göttingen area.
White asparagus is celebrated across Lower Saxony in spring. In Göttingen, it is commonly served with potatoes, ham, or hollandaise and is a seasonal local favorite.
Roast heathland lamb from Lower Saxony, valued for its distinctive flavor and regional heritage. It reflects the cuisine of the broader state around Göttingen.
A well-known longstanding restaurant in Göttingen with a strong local reputation. While Indian rather than regional, it is an established dining choice with dependable quality.
A long-running Göttingen venue with a cultural atmosphere, known for solid regional and German dishes alongside drinks. Casual and well established in the city center.
A popular casual restaurant centered on potato-based German comfort food. Good for trying hearty regional-style dishes in an unfussy setting.
Moderate by German standards. Student demand keeps budget eats easy to find, while hotels and nicer dining cost more.
Service is usually included. In restaurants, round up or leave about 5-10% for good service. Round up taxis and café bills; tipping is appreciated, not mandatory.
Official public transport app
Göttingen ZOB, Göttingen -> Göttingen Hauptbahnhof, Göttingen
There are many good reasons to visit the university city and it has never been so easy to get to Göttingen by bus as it is today.
Thanks to its central location in the heart of Germany, it is not difficult to get to Göttingen by bus: On many large north-south and east-west connections, the buses of the major providers stop in Göttingen. The buses stop there at the ZOB next to the main railway station, just a few minutes' walk from the city centre and the Georg-August-University. So it is child's play to reach Göttingen with the Buses to visit friends at the university or simply get to know the city.
At present the two big German bus companies Flixbus and Eurolines Germany regularly offer a direct bus to Göttingen.
Departures are possible from all directions, for example from Hamburg and Hanover in the north, Nuremberg and Munich in the south, Cologne in the west or Berlin and Dresden in the east. Most journeys are connected with unique changing.
Flixbus offers daily numerous direct connections to Göttingen, among them seven times daily from Hamburg and five times daily from Hanover. The route from Frankfurt is particularly busy: from here you can go directly to Göttingen eight times a day.
From the capital Berlin there is a direct bus to Göttingen six times a day. Other direct connections include Cologne, Stuttgart and Würzburg (twice a day) and Leipzig (once a day).
The Bavarian capital Munich is curiously missing from the list: If you want to travel by bus from Munich to Göttingen, you have to accept a change in Würzburg or Frankfurt. The same applies to the Franconian metropolis of Nuremberg.
In addition, transfer connections from all over Europe via metropolises such as Berlin, Frankfurt and Hamburg are possible. From Paris or Vienna, for example, Göttingen can be reached in just 14 hours by changing trains in Frankfurt or Würzburg.
With Eurolines Germany, there is an alternative to reaching Göttingen by buses. In cooperation with Deutsche Touring, the journey to Göttingen is offered daily from Hamburg, Hanover, Kassel, Bamberg, Munich, Nuremberg and Schweinfurt.
If booked early, the bus to Göttingen costs less than 10 euros: Flixbus offers economy fares from as little as 9.90 euros, Eurolines Germany even from 7 euros. However, this depends on the chosen route. For longer distances the ticket to Göttingen costs at least 14,90 or 17 Euro. Transfer connections can be significantly more expensive. The time of day and the place of departure have no influence on the prices.
At certain times, for example around the beginning of the semester or on public holidays, tickets should be booked several weeks in advance in order to secure favourable prices. When many students and their friends and relatives are on the road, the bus to Göttingen is very busy. Otherwise it is often enough to book 2 to 3 days in advance to get cheap tickets.
In Göttingen there is only one big bus station, the ZOB at the main station. Whoever visits Göttingen by buses will generally arrive here.
The ZOB at Göttingen main station is located directly on Berliner Straße, which forms part of the city centre ring. The historic old town with the market place and the Gänseliesel is within walking distance. The university campus north of the Old Town can also be easily reached on foot.
Numerous bus lines stop at the main station and thus offer connections to other districts of Göttingen. Lines 41, 42, 80, 91, 92, 150 and 170, for example, go to the university.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Berlin to Göttingen by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Göttingen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Berlin to Göttingen buses use the Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) to Göttingen, ZOB station pair. Use this guide to compare Berlin and Göttingen bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) is 9 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Berlin (in the station), Schnitzel Express (0.5 km), Currywurst Haus (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the waiting area.
Ticket office support is available at Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB).
Available at Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB): Elevators, ramps.
Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz is 6 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz.
Available at Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz: Elevators, ramps.
Göttingen, ZOB has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Göttingen, ZOB.
Available at Göttingen, ZOB: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Göttingen, ZOB: Elevators, ramps.
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