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Kunsthaus Zürich
Zurich’s leading art museum, known for major Swiss and European collections from medieval works to modern and contemporary art.
Cheapest price
$74
Average price
$171
Fastest journey
6 h 8 m
Average duration
6 h 8 m
Trains per day
10
Distance
475 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Göttingen to Zurich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Göttingen to Zurich will cost around $171 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $74.
It's difficult to get from Göttingen to Zurich without transferring at least once.
ICE 71 · IR 2073
ICE 279 · IC 775
ECE 5 · IR 2077
ICE 371 · IC 779
ICE 595 · ICE 105
ICE 595 · ICE 105
ICE 371 · IC 779
ICE 371+
IC 779
ICE 595 · ICE 105
ICE 279+
IC 775Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Göttingen to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $42. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $42, and a flight costs an average of $131.
Distance: 295 miles (475 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$134 Average price | $274 Average price | $67 Average price Cheapest | $186 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 37m Average total duration 7h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 55m Average total duration 10h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.4 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.2kg 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 Zurich:
A bus is $66 (€53) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Göttingen to Zurich costing on average $134 (€108).
A bus is $206 (€167) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Göttingen to Zurich costing on average $274 (€221).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 7m.
Bus takes on average 10h 25m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Nightjet.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Göttingen to Zurich trains for today, Monday, June 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 273 | Delayed 1:11 AM 3:08 AMGöttingen station | 6h52 | 7:57 AM 7:57 AMZurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 273 | Delayed 1:11 AM 3:08 AMGöttingen station | 6h52 | 7:57 AM 7:57 AMZurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, June 16 | |||||
ICE 71 · IR 2073 | On time 8:27 AM Göttingen station | 6h22 | 2:49 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
ICE 71+ IR 2073 | On time 8:27 AM Göttingen station | 6h22 | 2:49 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
ICE 279 · IC 775 | On time 8:52 AM Göttingen station | 6h08 | 3:00 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
ICE 279+ IC 775 | On time 8:52 AM Göttingen station | 6h08 | 3:00 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
ICE 595 · ICE 105 | On time 9:52 AM Göttingen station | 6h08 | 4:00 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
ICE 595 · ICE 105 | On time 9:52 AM Göttingen station | 6h08 | 4:00 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
ECE 5 · IR 2077 | On time 10:27 AM Göttingen station | 6h22 | 4:49 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
EC 5+ IR 2077 | 10:27 AM Göttingen station | 6h22 | 4:49 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
ICE 371 · IC 779 | On time 10:52 AM Göttingen station | 6h08 | 5:00 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
ICE 371+ IC 779 | On time 10:52 AM Göttingen station | 6h08 | 5:00 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Göttingen to Zurich run on average 11 times per day, taking around 7h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $56 (€45) but you can travel from only $42 (€34) by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:08, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 295 miles (475 km) distance in 5h 58m.
Distance 295 miles (475 km) |
Average train duration 7h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price $56 (€45) |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 5h 58m |
First train 12:08 AM |
Last train 11:54 PM |
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Best time to book 14 days |
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Service is included by law. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or adding 5-10% for great service is appreciated. Round up taxis and leave small change in cafes if service was good.
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