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Compare bus and train for Aachen to Göttingen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aachen to Göttingen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €38 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 49m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €38, while a train costs an average of €118.
Distance: 175 miles (282 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€118 Average price | €38 Average price Cheapest | €52 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 49m Average total duration Fastest 4h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 48m Average total duration 7h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Aachen to Göttingen
Compare the available ways to get from Aachen to Göttingen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Aachen to Göttingen:
A bus is €80 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aachen to Göttingen costing on average €118.
Other travel options to Göttingen take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 48m.
Tickets start at around €118 compared to roughly €52 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€66. The journey takes 4h 19m versus 3h 27m 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.
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How to get from Aachen to Göttingen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Aachen to Göttingen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

2:05 AM 10h20 Aachen 12:25 PM Göttingen €37 1 One-way 0 transfers
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2:05 AM 10h20 Aachen 12:25 PM Göttingen €37 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

2:05 AM 10h20 Aachen 12:25 PM Göttingen €37 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Aachen to Göttingen:
A bus is €80 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aachen to Göttingen costing on average €118.
Other travel options to Göttingen take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 48m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Aachen and Göttingen as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Aachen Hbf and arrive in Göttingen station.
- Buses mostly depart from Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße and arrive in Göttingen, ZOB.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Göttingen by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Göttingen by train.
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