- Must visit
Musée du Louvre
The World’s most visited museum, home to the Mona Lisa, vast antiquities collections, and major French masterpieces. Essential for first-time visitors.
Cheapest price
$158
Average price
$187
Fastest journey
5 h 39 m
Average duration
5 h 58 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
617 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Göttingen to Paris is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Göttingen to Paris will cost around $187 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $158.
It's difficult to get from Göttingen to Paris without transferring at least once.
ICE 1271 · ICE 9516
ICE 371 · ICE 9514
ICE 279 · ICE 9590
ICE 71+
TGV 9574
ICE 73+
TGV 9592
ICE 71+
TGV 9574
ICE 73+
TGV 9592
ICE 279 · ICE 9590
ICE 371 · ICE 9514
ICE 1271 · ICE 9516Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Göttingen to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $45. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 14m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $45, and a flight costs an average of $131.
Distance: 383 miles (617 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$170 Average price | $66 Average price Cheapest | $270 Average price | $176 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 54m Average total duration 7h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 0m Average total duration 9h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 14m Average total duration Fastest 2h 14m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | 1.8 - 3.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Göttingen to Paris:
A bus is $104 (€85) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Göttingen to Paris costing on average $170 (€139).
A bus is $205 (€167) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Göttingen to Paris costing on average $270 (€221).
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 24m.
Bus takes on average 9h 30m.
The journey is about 49m faster (7h 24m by train vs 8h 13m by car) and roughly $6 (€5) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($170 (€139) vs $176 (€144)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Göttingen to Paris trains for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 273 · ICE 9578 | Delayed 1:08 AM 3:30 AMGöttingen station | 6h35 | 10:05 AM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1271 · ICE 9516 | On time 6:27 AM Göttingen station | 6h24 | 12:51 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
ICE 71 · ICE 9584 | On time 8:27 AM Göttingen station | 5h40 | 2:07 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
ICE 279 · ICE 9590 | On time 8:52 AM Göttingen station | 5h59 | 2:51 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
ICE 371+ TGV 9512 | On time 10:52 AM Göttingen station | 6h00 | 4:52 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
ICE 73+ TGV 9592 | On time 12:27 PM Göttingen station | 5h49 | 6:16 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
ICE 375+ TGV 9560 | On time 2:52 PM Göttingen station | 5h50 | 8:42 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
ICE 75+ TGV 9570 | On time 4:27 PM Göttingen station | 5h46 | 10:13 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Göttingen to Paris run on average 5 times per day, taking around 7h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $93 (€76) but you can travel from only $45 (€36) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:33, the last at 21:25. The fastest train covers the 383 miles (617 km) distance in 5h 38m.
Distance 383 miles (617 km) |
Average train duration 7h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price $93 (€76) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 5h 38m |
First train 12:33 AM |
Last train 9:25 PM |
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Best time to book 14 days |
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A Historic neighborhood mixing elegant mansions, boutiques, galleries, and lively streets. Popular with both locals and visitors for wandering.
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The iconic Paris loaf with a crisp crust and chewy crumb, central to daily meals and protected by French baking tradition.
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