- Must visit
Städel Museum
Frankfurt’s premier fine art museum with major European works from the Middle Ages to contemporary art. A top choice on the Museumsufer and one of the city’s cultural highlights.
Cheapest price
$20
Average price
$60
Fastest journey
1 h 41 m
Average duration
1 h 43 m
Trains per day
43
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 $60 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $20.
Of the 43 trains that leave Göttingen for Frankfurt am Main on Sun, May 31, 24 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 31 the direct trains cover the 181 km distance in an average of 1 h 43 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 41 m .
On Sun, May 31 the slowest trains will take 1 h 47 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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ICE 273
ICE 1271
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ICE 573
ICE 579
ICE 577
ICE 771
ICE 575
ICE 795Omio 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 $14. 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 $14, and a train costs an average of $25.
Distance: 112 miles (181 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$57 Average price | $21 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 $57 (€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 $57 (€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, Saturday, May 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 71 · S9 | On time 8:27 AM Göttingen station | 2h17 | 10:44 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 71 | On time 8:27 AM Göttingen station | 1h47 | 10:14 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 279 · S9 | On time 8:52 AM Göttingen station | 2h22 | 11:14 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 279 | On time 8:52 AM Göttingen station | 1h54 | 10:46 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 575 · S6 · S9 | On time 9:27 AM Göttingen station | 2h17 | 11:44 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
ICE 575 | On time 9:27 AM Göttingen station | 1h44 | 11:11 AM Frankfurt South station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 795 · S6 · S9 | On time 9:52 AM Göttingen station | 2h22 | 12:14 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
ICE 795 | On time 9:52 AM Göttingen station | 1h47 | 11:39 AM Frankfurt South station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ECE 5 | On time 10:27 AM Göttingen station | 1h47 | 12:14 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ECE 5 · S9 | On time 10:27 AM Göttingen station | 2h17 | 12:44 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 371 | On time 10:52 AM Göttingen station | 1h54 | 12:46 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 371 · S9 | On time 10:52 AM Göttingen station | 2h22 | 1:14 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1577 | On time 11:07 AM Göttingen station | 2h25 | 1:32 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 577 · S6 · S9 | On time 11:27 AM Göttingen station | 2h17 | 1:44 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
ICE 577 | On time 11:27 AM Göttingen station | 1h44 | 1:11 PM Frankfurt South station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 2617 | On time 11:53 AM Göttingen station | 1h54 | 1:47 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 2617 · S9 | On time 11:53 AM Göttingen station | 2h21 | 2:14 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 73 | On time 12:27 PM Göttingen station | 1h47 | 2:14 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 73 · S9 | On time 12:27 PM Göttingen station | 2h17 | 2:44 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 373 · S9 | On time 12:52 PM Göttingen station | 2h22 | 3:14 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 373 | On time 12:52 PM Göttingen station | 1h54 | 2:46 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 579 | On time 1:27 PM Göttingen station | 1h42 | 3:09 PM Frankfurt South station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 579 · S6 · S9 | On time 1:27 PM Göttingen station | 2h17 | 3:44 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
ICE 799 | On time 1:52 PM Göttingen station | 1h47 | 3:39 PM Frankfurt South station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 799 · S6 · S9 | On time 1:52 PM Göttingen station | 2h22 | 4:14 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
ICE 7 | On time 2:27 PM Göttingen station | 1h47 | 4:14 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 7 · S9 | On time 2:27 PM Göttingen station | 2h17 | 4:44 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 375 | On time 2:52 PM Göttingen station | 1h54 | 4:46 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 375 · S9 | On time 2:52 PM Göttingen station | 2h22 | 5:14 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1671 | On time 3:07 PM Göttingen station | 2h25 | 5:32 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 771 | On time 3:27 PM Göttingen station | 1h42 | 5:09 PM Frankfurt South station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 771 · S6 · S9 | On time 3:27 PM Göttingen station | 2h17 | 5:44 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
ICE 2623 | On time 3:53 PM Göttingen station | 1h50 | 5:43 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 75 | On time 4:27 PM Göttingen station | 1h47 | 6:14 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 $14 (€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.
Frankfurt’s premier fine art museum with major European works from the Middle Ages to contemporary art. A top choice on the Museumsufer and one of the city’s cultural highlights.
One of Germany’s most famous natural history museums, especially popular for its dinosaur skeletons and family-friendly science displays.
Leading contemporary art museum known for its bold architecture and strong postwar and modern collections. Ideal for visitors interested in cutting-edge exhibitions.
Frankfurt’s historic central square, lined with reconstructed timber-frame houses and key civic landmarks. Essential for first-time visitors.
Rebuilt old town quarter between Römerberg and the cathedral, blending historic character with modern reconstruction. Very popular for photos and strolling.
Riverside museum district on both banks of the Main, ideal for walking, architecture, and cultural stops. One of Frankfurt’s signature urban areas.
Thin smoked pork sausages with protected regional status, traditionally gently heated and served with bread, mustard, and potato salad.
Frankfurt’s famous cold herb sauce made with seven herbs, usually mixed with sour cream or yogurt and served with eggs or boiled potatoes.
A tangy sour milk cheese marinated with onions, vinegar, and oil. A classic apple wine tavern snack strongly associated with Hesse.
Upscale dining venue with skyline views, refined modern cuisine, and a special-occasion atmosphere in one of Frankfurt’s landmark towers.
Classic Sachsenhausen apple wine tavern known for Grüne Soße, schnitzel, and other Frankfurt staples in a lively traditional setting.
Well-known historic Ebbelwoi restaurant serving hearty Hessian dishes such as Handkäs, ribs, and apple wine in a rustic atmosphere.
Prices are high by German standards, especially for hotels and dining in central areas, but supermarkets and transit stay reasonable.
Service is usually included. Round up in cafes and taxis; tip about 5-10% in restaurants for good service, usually by telling the total when paying.
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