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4.6Travel optionsfrom Cologne to Göttingen
How to get from Cologne to Göttingen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cologne to Göttingen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus9:20 AM5h05Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)2:25 PMGöttingen, ZOB$221One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus9:20 AM5h05Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)2:25 PMGöttingen, ZOB$221One-way0 transfers
Fastest
ICE 119 · ICE 9928:58 AM3h09Cologne Messe/Deutz12:07 PMGöttingen station$861One-way1 transfer
Other options
- ICE 553 · ICE 7856:45 AM3h14Cologne Hbf9:59 AMGöttingen station$691One-way1 transfer
- ICE 555 · ICE 7878:44 AM3h15Cologne Hbf11:59 AMGöttingen station$981One-way1 transfer
- ICE 527 · ICE 3767:45 AM3h18Cologne Messe/Deutz11:03 AMGöttingen station$981One-way1 transfer
FlixTrain+FlixBus8:14 AM6h11Cologne Hbf2:25 PMGöttingen, ZOB$351One-way1 transfer
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Compare train and bus for Cologne to Göttingen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Göttingen 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 3h 56m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a train costs an average of $26.
Distance: 135 miles (218 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$89 Average price | $27 Average price Cheapest | $50 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 26m Average total duration Fastest 3h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 33m Average total duration 4h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company | Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Göttingen:
A bus is $62 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Göttingen costing on average $89.
Other travel options to Göttingen take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 3m.
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This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Göttingen:
A bus is $62 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Göttingen costing on average $89.
Other travel options to Göttingen take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 3m.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Göttingen as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Göttingen station.
- Buses mostly depart from Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) and arrive in Göttingen, ZOB.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Göttingen by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Hessische Landesbahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Göttingen by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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