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Pergamonmuseum
World-famous museum of ancient Greek and Roman art, celebrated for the Pergamon Altar and monumental archaeological treasures.





Cheapest price
$56
Average price
$65
Fastest journey
2h 21m
Average duration
2h 30m
Trains per day
5
Distance
249 km
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Göttingen to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 59m. 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 $22, and a train costs an average of $21.
Distance: 162 miles (262 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$73 Average price | $34 Average price Cheapest | $60 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 29m Average total duration Fastest 2h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 59m Average total duration 3h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg 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 Berlin:
A bus is $39 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Göttingen to Berlin costing on average $73 (€60).
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 29m.
You'll arrive about 58m sooner (2h 59m by train vs 3h 57m by car). Tickets start at around $73 (€60) compared to roughly $60 (€50) 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, 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 Berlin 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 1272 | Delayed 12:45 AM 2:45 AMGöttingen station | 3h39 | 4:16 AM 4:16 AMBerlin Spandau | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 60470 · ICE 649 | Delayed 2:33 AM 4:33 AMGöttingen station | 3h28 | 6:02 AM 6:02 AMBerlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 994 | Delayed 10:09 AM Göttingen station | 2h21 | 10:48 AM 10:48 AMBerlin Spandau | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 76 · ICE 555 | On time 10:33 AM Göttingen station | 2h36 | 1:09 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 694 | Delayed 9:08 AM 11:06 AMGöttingen station | 2h28 | 11:52 AM 11:52 AMBerlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 2374 · ICE 143 | On time 11:18 AM Göttingen station | 2h44 | 2:02 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 992 | On time 12:09 PM Göttingen station | 2h22 | 2:31 PM Berlin Spandau | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, July 15 | |||||
ICE 996 | On time 8:09 AM Göttingen station | 2h22 | 10:31 AM Berlin Spandau | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 78 · ICE 553 | On time 8:33 AM Göttingen station | 2h22 | 10:55 AM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 696 | On time 9:06 AM Göttingen station | 2h38 | 11:44 AM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 686 · ICE 141 | On time 9:16 AM Göttingen station | 2h45 | 12:01 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Göttingen to Berlin run on average 10 times per day, taking around 2h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $21 (€17) if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 162 miles (262 km) distance in 2h 23m.
Distance 162 miles (262 km) |
Average train duration 2h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price $21 (€17) |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 2h 23m |
First train 12:04 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
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Berlin Hbf -> Alexanderplatz, Berlin
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Göttingen to Berlin by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Berlin, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Göttingen to Berlin trains use the Göttingen to Berlin Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Berlin Spandau. Use this guide to compare Göttingen and Berlin train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Göttingen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Mannamia, Europic, Efes Döner, Bratwurst Glöckle
Wi-Fi is available at Göttingen. ATMs are available at Göttingen.
Ticket office support is available at Göttingen. Information desks are available at Göttingen.
Luggage storage is available at Göttingen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Göttingen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Göttingen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Göttingen.
Nearby hotels include Kasseler Hof, Hotel Schiffer, B&B Hotel Göttingen-City.
Berlin Hbf is 2 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: backWERK, Burger King, Costa Coffee, Dunkin' Donuts, Einstein Kaffee, Le Crobag, McDonald's, Hans im Glück, Pret A Manger, Starbucks, & many more
Free WiFi (30 minutes limit). ATMs are available at Berlin Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Berlin Hbf. Information desks are located on the ground level near the Europaplatz exit.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Level 1 near Platforms 13/14.
Available at Berlin Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Berlin Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin Hbf: Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Contact the Mobility Service Center at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include MEININGER Hotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof, IntercityHotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof, Motel One Berlin Hauptbahnof.
Berlin Spandau is 14 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin Spandau has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Unvernunft, Taverna Teloneio, Burger King, Hasir
Wi-Fi is available at Berlin Spandau. ATMs are available at Berlin Spandau.
Ticket office support is available at Berlin Spandau. Information desks are available at Berlin Spandau.
Luggage storage is available at Berlin Spandau. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Berlin Spandau: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Berlin Spandau: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin Spandau.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Benn, Hotel Herbst, Hotel Lindenufer, Hotel Ibis Berlin Spandau.
Berlin Ostbahnhof is 2 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin Ostbahnhof has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Jäger & Lustig, BLOCK HOUSE, Pizza und Pasta, Lang Van II
Wi-Fi is available at Berlin Ostbahnhof. ATMs are available at Berlin Ostbahnhof.
Ticket office support is available at Berlin Ostbahnhof. Information desks are available at Berlin Ostbahnhof.
Luggage storage is available at Berlin Ostbahnhof. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Berlin Ostbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Berlin Ostbahnhof: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin Ostbahnhof.
Nearby hotels include Upstalsboom Hotel Friedrichshain, Armony Hotel, Nu hotel berlin, Holiday Inn Berlin - City East Side.
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