- Must visit
Städel Museum
Frankfurt’s flagship art museum, famous for its major European painting collection from the Old Masters to contemporary works.
Cheapest price
$45
Average price
$71
Fastest journey
1 h 59 m
Average duration
2 h 8 m
Trains per day
27
Distance
191 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Göttingen to Frankfurt am Main Airport 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 Airport will cost around $71 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $45.
Of the 27 trains that leave Göttingen for Frankfurt am Main Airport on Fri, May 29, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 29 the direct trains cover the 191 km distance in an average of 2 h 8 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 59 m .
On Fri, May 29 the slowest trains will take 2 h 14 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.
ICE 71 · ICE 1654
ICE 575 · ICE 126
ICE 799 · ICE 599 · ICE 626
ICE 71 · S9
ICE 71 · 4510+
15166
ICE 797
ICE 579 · 29648
ICE 7 · 29542
ICE 375 · 29262
ICE 373+
24344Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Göttingen to Frankfurt am Main Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a train costs an average of $19.
Distance: 118 miles (191 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$59 Average price | $24 Average price Cheapest | $40 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 48m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 39m Average total duration 3h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Göttingen to Frankfurt am Main Airport:
A bus is $34 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Göttingen to Frankfurt am Main Airport costing on average $59 (€47).
Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 9m.
You'll arrive about 9m sooner (2h 18m by train vs 2h 27m by car). Tickets start at around $59 (€47) 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 Airport trains for tomorrow, Friday, May 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 71 · ICE 1654 | On time 8:27 AM Göttingen station | 2h29 | 10:56 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 71 · S9 | On time 8:27 AM Göttingen station | 2h17 | 10:44 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 71 · 4510+ 15166 | On time 8:27 AM Göttingen station | 2h25 | 10:52 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 279 · S9 | On time 8:52 AM Göttingen station | 2h22 | 11:14 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 279+ 24332 | On time 8:52 AM Göttingen station | 2h14 | 11:06 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 575 · S9 | On time 9:27 AM Göttingen station | 2h17 | 11:44 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 575 · ICE 126 | On time 9:27 AM Göttingen station | 2h18 | 11:45 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 795 · S6 · S9 | On time 9:52 AM Göttingen station | 2h22 | 12:14 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
ICE 795+ 24336 | On time 9:52 AM Göttingen station | 2h14 | 12:06 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ECE 5 · S9 | On time 10:27 AM Göttingen station | 2h17 | 12:44 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ECE 5 · 4514+ 15168 | On time 10:27 AM Göttingen station | 2h25 | 12:52 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 371 · S9 | On time 10:52 AM Göttingen station | 2h22 | 1:14 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 371+ 24338 | On time 10:52 AM Göttingen station | 2h15 | 1:07 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 577 · S9 | On time 11:27 AM Göttingen station | 2h17 | 1:44 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 577 · ICE 124 | On time 11:27 AM Göttingen station | 2h18 | 1:45 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 797 | On time 11:53 AM Göttingen station | 1h59 | 1:52 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 73 · S9 | On time 12:27 PM Göttingen station | 2h17 | 2:44 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 73 · ICE 1650 | On time 12:27 PM Göttingen station | 2h29 | 2:56 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 73 · 4518+ 15170 | On time 12:27 PM Göttingen station | 2h25 | 2:52 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 373 · S9 | On time 12:52 PM Göttingen station | 2h22 | 3:14 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 373+ 24344 | On time 12:52 PM Göttingen station | 2h14 | 3:06 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 579 · 29648 | On time 1:27 PM Göttingen station | 2h08 | 3:35 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 579 · ICE 122 | On time 1:27 PM Göttingen station | 2h18 | 3:45 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 799 · ICE 599 · ICE 626 | On time 1:52 PM Göttingen station | 2h27 | 4:19 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 799 · ICE 599 · S8 | On time 1:52 PM Göttingen station | 2h18 | 4:10 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
ICE 7 · 29542 | On time 2:27 PM Göttingen station | 2h08 | 4:35 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 375 · 29262 | On time 2:52 PM Göttingen station | 2h13 | 5:05 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Göttingen to Frankfurt am Main Airport run on average 19 times per day, taking around 2h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $19 (€15) but you can travel from only $16 (€13) by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:27, the last at 19:52. The fastest train covers the 118 miles (191 km) distance in 1h 59m.
Distance 118 miles (191 km) |
Average train duration 2h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€15) |
Trains per day 19 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 59m |
First train 5:27 AM |
Last train 7:52 PM |
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Discover the best of Frankfurt am Main Airport — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Frankfurt am Main Airport trip today.
Frankfurt’s flagship art museum, famous for its major European painting collection from the Old Masters to contemporary works.
One of Germany’s best natural history museums, widely known for dinosaur skeletons and biodiversity collections.
Museum in a historic villa with an outstanding sculpture collection from antiquity to the modern era, set by the River Main.
Frankfurt’s historic central square, rebuilt with traditional character and surrounded by major sights and museums.
The old town area around Römerberg and the New Old Town, ideal for walking among reconstructed historic lanes.
High-rise viewpoint with one of the best panoramic views of Frankfurt’s skyline and surrounding region.
Thin smoked pork sausages traditionally served with mustard, bread, and potato salad. A classic specialty from Frankfurt.
Frankfurt’s famous cold herb sauce made with seven herbs, usually served with boiled eggs and potatoes. A defining local dish.
A regional sour milk cheese marinated with onions and vinegar. It is a traditional Hessian tavern snack with a strong local identity.
Well-known traditional restaurant in the city forest near the airport, popular for Hessian specialties, apple wine, and rustic atmosphere.
Established steakhouse and grill near Frankfurt Airport, known for premium meat, business dining, and polished contemporary atmosphere.
Modern all-day restaurant at the airport area offering international dishes and a comfortable upscale hotel dining setting.
Airport prices are above city averages. Meals, coffee, and convenience items cost more than in central Frankfurt.
Service is usually included. Round up small bills, or tip about 5-10% for good restaurant service. Small tips for taxi drivers are appreciated; tipping is not expected for quick counter service.
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