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Forum Wissen
University museum center presenting academic collections, science, and research in a modern, accessible format.
Cheapest price
$0.00
Average price
$26
Fastest journey
2 h 35 m
Average duration
2 h 40 m
Trains per day
10
Distance
141 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Halle to Göttingen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
It's difficult to get from Halle to Göttingen without transferring at least once.





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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Halle to Göttingen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 31m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, and a train costs an average of $72.
Distance: 87 miles (141 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$72 Average price | $29 Average price Cheapest | $32 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 1m Average total duration Fastest 2h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 20m Average total duration 8h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Halle to Göttingen:
A bus is $43 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Halle to Göttingen costing on average $72 (€59).
Other travel options to Göttingen take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 50m.
Tickets start at around $72 (€59) compared to roughly $32 (€26) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-39.52 (€-32.40). The journey takes 2h 31m versus 1h 49m 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.
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 Halle to Göttingen trains for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:01 AM Halle | 2h50 | 9:51 AM Göttingen | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:04 AM Halle | 2h41 | 9:45 AM Göttingen | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:04 AM Halle | 2h41 | 10:45 AM Göttingen | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:18 AM Halle | 2h35 | 10:53 AM Göttingen | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:01 AM Halle | 2h50 | 11:51 AM Göttingen | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:04 AM Halle | 2h41 | 11:45 AM Göttingen | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:04 AM Halle | 2h41 | 12:45 PM Göttingen | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:18 AM Halle | 2h35 | 12:53 PM Göttingen | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:45 AM Halle | 3h06 | 1:51 PM Göttingen | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 11:04 AM Halle | 2h41 | 1:45 PM Göttingen | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 12:04 PM Halle | 2h41 | 2:45 PM Göttingen | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 12:18 PM Halle | 2h35 | 2:53 PM Göttingen | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 1:01 PM Halle | 2h50 | 3:51 PM Göttingen | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 1:04 PM Halle | 2h41 | 3:45 PM Göttingen | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 2:04 PM Halle | 2h41 | 4:45 PM Göttingen | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 2:18 PM Halle | 2h35 | 4:53 PM Göttingen | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 2:45 PM Halle | 3h06 | 5:51 PM Göttingen | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 3:04 PM Halle | 2h41 | 5:45 PM Göttingen | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 4:04 PM Halle | 2h41 | 6:45 PM Göttingen | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 4:18 PM Halle | 2h35 | 6:53 PM Göttingen | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 5:01 PM Halle | 2h50 | 7:51 PM Göttingen | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 5:04 PM Halle | 2h41 | 7:45 PM Göttingen | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:04 PM Halle | 2h41 | 8:45 PM Göttingen | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:01 PM Halle | 2h50 | 9:51 PM Göttingen | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:04 PM Halle | 2h41 | 9:45 PM Göttingen | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:04 PM Halle | 2h39 | 10:43 PM Göttingen | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:45 PM Halle | 8h40 | 6:25 AM Göttingen | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
![]() | 4:19 AM Halle | 3h32 | 7:51 AM Göttingen | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 4:53 AM Halle | 2h52 | 7:45 AM Göttingen | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:04 AM Halle | 2h41 | 8:45 AM Göttingen | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:45 AM Halle | 3h06 | 9:51 AM Göttingen | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Halle to Göttingen run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $72 (€59) but you can travel from only $29 (€24) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:20, the last at 23:14. The fastest train covers the 87 miles (141 km) distance in 2h 41m.
Distance 87 miles (141 km) |
Average train duration 2h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price $72 (€59) |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 2h 41m |
First train 12:20 AM |
Last train 11:14 PM |
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Discover the best of Göttingen — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Göttingen trip today.
University museum center presenting academic collections, science, and research in a modern, accessible format.
City museum on Göttingen’s history, science, trade, and everyday life, housed in a historic building near the old town.
Contemporary art venue known for changing exhibitions, often highlighting photography and international visual art.
The heart of the old town, framed by the old town hall and Gänseliesel fountain, ideal for first-time visitors.
Compact historic center with half-timbered houses, churches, university history, and an easy walking atmosphere.
Elegant square linked to the university and surrounded by notable buildings, popular for architecture and local city life.
A Lower Saxony winter classic of hearty kale cooked slowly and served with regional sausage. It is one of the most traditional dishes in the wider Göttingen area.
White asparagus is celebrated across Lower Saxony in spring. In Göttingen, it is commonly served with potatoes, ham, or hollandaise and is a seasonal local favorite.
Roast heathland lamb from Lower Saxony, valued for its distinctive flavor and regional heritage. It reflects the cuisine of the broader state around Göttingen.
A well-known longstanding restaurant in Göttingen with a strong local reputation. While Indian rather than regional, it is an established dining choice with dependable quality.
A long-running Göttingen venue with a cultural atmosphere, known for solid regional and German dishes alongside drinks. Casual and well established in the city center.
A popular casual restaurant centered on potato-based German comfort food. Good for trying hearty regional-style dishes in an unfussy setting.
Moderate by German standards. Student demand keeps budget eats easy to find, while hotels and nicer dining cost more.
Service is usually included. In restaurants, round up or leave about 5-10% for good service. Round up taxis and café bills; tipping is appreciated, not mandatory.
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Göttingen Hauptbahnhof, Göttingen -> Göttingen Marktplatz, Göttingen
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Halle to Göttingen 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 Göttingen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Halle to Göttingen trains use the Halle(Saale) Hbf to Göttingen station pair, with some services arriving at Göttingen, ZOB. Use this guide to compare Halle and Göttingen train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Halle(Saale) Hbf is 1 km from Halle city centre. Public transport options include:
Halle(Saale) Hbf 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: Schweizer Hof, Shiva, Maxi Bistro, Mr. Baguettkov
Wi-Fi is available at Halle(Saale) Hbf. ATMs are available at Halle(Saale) Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Halle(Saale) Hbf. Information desks are available at Halle(Saale) Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Halle(Saale) Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Halle(Saale) Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Halle(Saale) Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Halle(Saale) Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Schweizer Hof, Dorint Hotel.
Halle (Saale), Ernst-Kamieth-Str. (Hauptbahnhof) is 1 km from Halle city centre. Public transport options include:
Halle (Saale), Ernst-Kamieth-Str. (Hauptbahnhof) has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Halle (Saale), Ernst-Kamieth-Str. (Hauptbahnhof).
Halle Steintorbrücke is 1 km from Halle city centre. Public transport options include:
Halle Steintorbrücke 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: Athen, Restaurante am Steintorpalais, Hotel am Steintor, Brot & Rind
Wi-Fi is available at Halle Steintorbrücke. ATMs are available at Halle Steintorbrücke.
Ticket office support is available at Halle Steintorbrücke. Information desks are available at Halle Steintorbrücke.
Luggage storage is available at Halle Steintorbrücke. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Halle Steintorbrücke: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Halle Steintorbrücke: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Halle Steintorbrücke.
Nearby hotels include Hotel am Steintor, Hotel am Stadtbad.
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.
Göttingen, ZOB has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Kartoffelhaus, Zum Szültenbürger
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Ticket office support is available at Göttingen, ZOB. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Göttingen, ZOB. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Göttingen, ZOB: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Göttingen, ZOB: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Göttingen, ZOB: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Stadt Hannover, Hotel Central, Romantik Hotel Gebhards.
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