How to travel from Göttingen to Cologne

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Compare train and bus for Göttingen to Cologne

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Göttingen to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 35m. 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 €12, and a train costs an average of €20.

Distance: 135 miles (218 km)

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

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

FlixBus
02:20PM5h10
Göttingen
07:30PMCologne
$171One-way
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FlixBus
02:20PM5h10
Göttingen
07:30PMCologne
$171One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
02:20PM5h10
Göttingen
07:30PMCologne
$171One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Göttingen to Cologne

Travel to Cologne 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 Göttingen to Cologne.

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There are 2 options to travel between Göttingen and Cologne including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Göttingen to Cologne is a bus with an average price of $15 (€12).

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

A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Göttingen to Cologne costing on average $25 (€20).

The fastest way to travel from Göttingen to Cologne is by train with an average journey time of 2h 58m.

Other travel options to Cologne take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 10m.

The distance from Göttingen to Cologne is approximately 135 miles (218 km).
The average frequency per day from Göttingen to Cologne is:
  • Around 10 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Göttingen to Cologne:
  • Trains mostly depart from Göttingen station and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Göttingen, ZOB and arrive in Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Göttingen to Cologne, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Österreichische Bundesbahnen to go to Cologne by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Cologne by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Göttingen to Cologne with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct trains per day with Österreichische Bundesbahnen.
  • 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Göttingen to Cologne often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin, Brussels, London. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Cologne and these popular destinations at a great price.
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