How to travel from Bern to Göttingen

Wed, Nov 04
+ Add return
Travel by bus, train, flight with
Deutsche Bahn
FlixBus
KLM
ÖBB | ICE
KLM Cityhopper
1,000+ more
Deutsche Bahn
FlixBus
KLM
ÖBB | ICE
KLM Cityhopper
1,000+ more
QR-Code
Scan to get our free app
Use our app to get live travel updates and book mobile tickets for trains, buses, flights, and ferries.
App Store
rate4.9
42K ratings
Google Play
rate4.6
136K reviews

Travel Information

Compare bus, train, and flight for Bern to Göttingen

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bern to Göttingen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $73 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 46m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $73, while a flight costs an average of $739.

Distance: 336 miles (541 km)

Compare train with

Most popular
Train
Bus
Flight
Driving

$202

Average price

$73

Average price

Cheapest

$739

Average price

$192

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

6h 18m

Average total duration

5h 48m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

11h 7m

Average total duration

10h 37m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

4h 46m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 46m

Onboard

+

2h 0m

Additional time*

6h 59m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.5 - 1.4kg

CO2 emissions

-

CO2 emissions

-

CO2 emissions

Deutsche Bahn

Most popular train company

FlixBus

Most popular bus company

KLM

Most popular airline

Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Compare ways to travel from Bern to Göttingen

Compare the available ways to get from Bern to Göttingen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Bern to Göttingen is a bus with an average price of $73.

This is compared to other travel options from Bern to Göttingen:

A bus is $129 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bern to Göttingen costing on average $202.

A bus is $667 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bern to Göttingen costing on average $739.

The fastest way to travel from Bern to Göttingen is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 46m.

Other travel options to Göttingen take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 18m.

Bus takes on average 11h 7m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Bern and Göttingen including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Bern to Göttingen among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 1h 11m sooner (5h 48m by train vs 6h 59m by car). Tickets start at around $202 compared to roughly $192 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.

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.

Travel options
from Bern to Göttingen

How to get from Bern to Göttingen by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Bern to Göttingen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBus
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    0 transfers

Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .

Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights

Compare bus, train, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.

Train
Bus
Flight

More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.

Trenitalia
Easyjet
Deutsche Bahn
SNCF

FAQs: Travel from Bern to Göttingen

Travel to Göttingen easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bern to Göttingen.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Bern and Göttingen including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Bern to Göttingen is a bus with an average price of $73.

This is compared to other travel options from Bern to Göttingen:

A bus is $129 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bern to Göttingen costing on average $202.

A bus is $667 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bern to Göttingen costing on average $739.

The fastest way to travel from Bern to Göttingen is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 46m.

Other travel options to Göttingen take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 18m.

Bus takes on average 11h 7m.

The distance from Bern to Göttingen is approximately 336 miles (541 km).
The average frequency per day from Bern to Göttingen is:
  • Around 17 flights per day.
  • Around 10 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bern and Göttingen as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bern to Göttingen:
  • Buses mostly depart from Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld and arrive in Göttingen, ZOB.
  • Flights mostly depart from EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg and arrive in Hannover Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Bern Hauptbahnhof and arrive in Göttingen station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bern to Göttingen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with KLM, KLM Cityhopper, Air France, British Airways to go to Göttingen by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Göttingen by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) to go to Göttingen by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Bern to Göttingen:
  • 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE.
Omio customers who travel from Bern to Göttingen often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Paris, Frankfurt am Main, Hamburg, Hanover. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Göttingen and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Göttingen to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Two to three days are generally enough to explore Göttingen, allowing time to visit its historic university, charming old town, and local museums.

Travelling from Bern to Göttingen: related information

Here are some other resources that might have the information you need

HomeTravel EuropeTravel to GermanyTravel to GöttingenHow to travel from Bern to Göttingen

The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy

We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.

ios-badge
android-badge
Hand With Phone