- Must visit
Städel Museum
Major German art museum with masterpieces from Old Masters to modernism; a cornerstone stop on Frankfurt’s Museum Embankment.
Cheapest price
$34
Average price
$72
Fastest journey
2 h 27 m
Average duration
2 h 30 m
Trains per day
39
Distance
181 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Göttingen to Frankfurt am Main is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Göttingen to Frankfurt am Main will cost around $72 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $34.
Of the 39 trains that leave Göttingen for Frankfurt am Main on Wed, Jul 15, 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 15 the direct trains cover the 181 km distance in an average of 2 h 30 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 27 m .
On Wed, Jul 15 the slowest trains will take 2 h 31 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.
IC 60471
ICE 1271
ICE 1271
ICE 71
ICE 575
ICE 781 · 4509
ICE 783 · 4515
ICE 785 · 4519
ICE 583 · 4517
ICE 585 · 4521Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Göttingen to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 7m. 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 $13, and a train costs an average of $25.
Distance: 112 miles (181 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$56 Average price | $20 Average price Cheapest | $40 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 37m Average total duration Fastest 2h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 31m Average total duration 3h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus 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 Göttingen to Frankfurt am Main:
A bus is $36 (€29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Göttingen to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $56 (€46).
Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 1m.
You'll arrive about 25m sooner (2h 7m by train vs 2h 32m by car). Tickets start at around $56 (€46) compared to roughly $40 (€33) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Österreichische Bundesbahnen, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Göttingen to Frankfurt am Main trains for today, Tuesday, July 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 575 | Delayed 7:58 AM 8:28 AMGöttingen station | 2h46 | 9:41 AM 9:41 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 575 · S9 | Delayed 7:58 AM 8:28 AMGöttingen station | 3h16 | 11:44 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 583 · 4517 | Delayed 7:50 AM 9:02 AMGöttingen station | 2h31 | 11:33 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 583 · 4517 · S8 | Delayed 7:50 AM 9:02 AMGöttingen station | 2h57 | 11:59 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
ICE 583 · ICE 724 | Delayed 7:50 AM 9:02 AMGöttingen station | 3h17 | 10:22 AM 10:22 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ECE 5 | Delayed 8:22 AM 9:27 AMGöttingen station | 2h47 | 12:14 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 785 · 4519 | Delayed 8:23 AM 10:02 AMGöttingen station | 2h31 | 12:33 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, July 15 | |||||
IC 60471 | 1:32 AM Göttingen station | 2h56 | 4:28 AM Frankfurt South station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 60471+ 24600 | 1:32 AM Göttingen station | 3h17 | 4:49 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1271 | On time 5:25 AM Göttingen station | 2h49 | 8:14 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1271 | On time 5:25 AM Göttingen station | 3h08 | 8:33 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 781 · 4509 | On time 6:02 AM Göttingen station | 2h27 | 8:29 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 781 · ICE 820 | On time 6:02 AM Göttingen station | 3h17 | 9:19 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 781 · 4509 · S8 | On time 6:02 AM Göttingen station | 2h57 | 8:59 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
ICE 2513 · S9 | On time 6:27 AM Göttingen station | 3h17 | 9:44 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 2513 | On time 6:27 AM Göttingen station | 2h47 | 9:14 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 581 · 4513 | On time 7:02 AM Göttingen station | 2h31 | 9:33 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 581 · ICE 728 | On time 7:02 AM Göttingen station | 3h17 | 10:19 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 581 · 4513 · S8 | On time 7:02 AM Göttingen station | 2h57 | 9:59 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
ICE 71 | On time 7:27 AM Göttingen station | 2h45 | 10:12 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 71 · S9 | On time 7:27 AM Göttingen station | 3h17 | 10:44 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 2583 | On time 7:52 AM Göttingen station | 2h37 | 10:29 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 2583 · S8 | On time 7:52 AM Göttingen station | 3h07 | 10:59 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 783 · 4515 | On time 8:02 AM Göttingen station | 2h31 | 10:33 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 783 · ICE 726 | On time 8:02 AM Göttingen station | 3h17 | 11:19 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 783 · 4515 · S8 | On time 8:02 AM Göttingen station | 2h57 | 10:59 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
ICE 575 | On time 8:28 AM Göttingen station | 2h46 | 11:14 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 575 · S9 | On time 8:28 AM Göttingen station | 3h16 | 11:44 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 583 · 4517 | On time 9:02 AM Göttingen station | 2h31 | 11:33 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 583 · ICE 724 | On time 9:02 AM Göttingen station | 3h17 | 12:19 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 583 · 4517 · S8 | On time 9:02 AM Göttingen station | 2h57 | 11:59 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
ECE 5 · S9 | On time 9:27 AM Göttingen station | 3h17 | 12:44 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ECE 5 | On time 9:27 AM Göttingen station | 2h47 | 12:14 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Göttingen to Frankfurt am Main run on average 17 times per day, taking around 2h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $25 (€20) but you can travel from only $13 (€11) by bus.
There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 112 miles (181 km) distance in 1h 46m.
Distance 112 miles (181 km) |
Average train duration 2h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price $25 (€20) |
Trains per day 17 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 1h 46m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
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Discover the best of Frankfurt am Main — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Frankfurt am Main trip today.
Major German art museum with masterpieces from Old Masters to modernism; a cornerstone stop on Frankfurt’s Museum Embankment.
Museum in Goethe’s birthplace presenting the writer’s life, era, and manuscripts; essential for literary and cultural history fans.
Large natural history museum with dinosaur skeletons, biodiversity displays, and strong geology exhibits; excellent for all ages.
Rebuilt old town quarter between Römer and cathedral, blending historic layouts with new architecture; ideal for strolling and photos.
Frankfurt’s riverside museum district and promenade, perfect for walking, major museums, and skyline views across the Main.
Large inner-city palm garden with themed greenhouses and landscaped grounds; a relaxing break from museums and shopping.
Green sauce made with seven fresh herbs, usually served with boiled eggs and potatoes. It is a Frankfurt classic with protected regional status.
Pork sausage lightly smoked and traditionally served hot with potato salad, sauerkraut, or bread. It is one of Frankfurt’s signature sausages.
Pressed and cured pork sausage, often sliced and served cold with bread, mustard, and pickles. It is a staple in Frankfurt cider taverns.
Two Michelin-starred dining with creative modern cuisine, extensive wine pairings, and a formal fine dining experience.
Refined restaurant in the old opera house area, known for modern European cuisine, polished service, and an elegant dining room.
Historic apple wine tavern in Sachsenhausen known for Apfelwein, green sauce, and classic Frankfurt dishes in a lively traditional setting.
Moderate for Germany: hotels can be pricey during trade fairs, but dining and public transport are reasonable for most tourists.
Round up or tip about 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Taxis are usually rounded up. Small change is common for cafes.
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