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Compare bus and train for Bonn to Göttingen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bonn to Göttingen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of DKK 185 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 19m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of DKK 185, while a train costs an average of DKK 780.
Distance: 134 miles (217 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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DKK 780 Average price | DKK 185 Average price Cheapest | DKK 342 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 19m Average total duration Fastest 3h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 16m Average total duration 5h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from Bonn to Göttingen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bonn to Göttingen:
A bus is DKK 595 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bonn to Göttingen costing on average DKK 780.
Other travel options to Göttingen take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 16m.
Tickets start at around DKK 780 compared to roughly DKK 342 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -DKK 437. The journey takes 3h 49m versus 3h 44m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Bonn to Göttingen
How to get from Bonn to Göttingen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bonn to Göttingen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

7:45 AM 7h10 Bonn 2:55 PM Göttingen DKK 174 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest

7:45 AM 7h10 Bonn 2:55 PM Göttingen DKK 174 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

7:45 AM 7h10 Bonn 2:55 PM Göttingen DKK 174 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options

9:25 PM 10h40 Bonn 8:05 AM Göttingen DKK 231 1 One-way 0 transfers
6:45 AM 7h10 Bonn 1:55 PM Göttingen DKK 234 1 One-way 0 transfers
10:15 PM 9h50 Bonn 8:05 AM Göttingen DKK 243 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bonn to Göttingen:
A bus is DKK 595 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bonn to Göttingen costing on average DKK 780.
Other travel options to Göttingen take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 16m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bonn and Göttingen as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bonn Hbf and arrive in Göttingen station.
- Buses mostly depart from Bonn, Museumsmeile and arrive in Göttingen, ZOB.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Göttingen by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH to go to Göttingen by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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