How to travel from Kiel to Göttingen

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Compare train and bus for Kiel to Göttingen

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kiel to Göttingen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of kr265 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 55m. 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 kr265, while a train costs an average of kr576.

Distance: 192 miles (310 km)

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kr576

Average price

kr265

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Cheapest

kr116

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3h 55m

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Fastest

3h 25m

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30m

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6h 42m

Average total duration

6h 12m

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3h 56m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.3 - 0.8kg

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

The cheapest way to travel from Kiel to Göttingen is a bus with an average price of kr265.

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

A bus is kr312 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kiel to Göttingen costing on average kr576.

The fastest way to travel from Kiel to Göttingen is by train with an average journey time of 3h 55m.

Other travel options to Göttingen take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 42m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Kiel and Göttingen including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Kiel 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 31m sooner (3h 25m by train vs 3h 56m by car). Tickets start at around kr576 compared to roughly kr116 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.

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from Kiel to Göttingen

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

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

  • FlixBus
    2:25 AM5h55
    Kiel
    8:20 AMGöttingen
    kr1761One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    2:25 AM5h55
    Kiel
    8:20 AMGöttingen
    kr1761One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    2:25 AM5h55
    Kiel
    8:20 AMGöttingen
    kr1761One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBus
    6:50 AM6h05
    Kiel
    12:55 PMGöttingen
    kr2551One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Kiel 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 Kiel to Göttingen.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Kiel and Göttingen including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Kiel to Göttingen is a bus with an average price of kr265.

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

A bus is kr312 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kiel to Göttingen costing on average kr576.

The fastest way to travel from Kiel to Göttingen is by train with an average journey time of 3h 55m.

Other travel options to Göttingen take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 42m.

The distance from Kiel to Göttingen is approximately 192 miles (310 km).
The average frequency per day from Kiel to Göttingen is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kiel and Göttingen 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 Kiel to Göttingen:
  • Trains mostly depart from Kiel Hbf and arrive in Göttingen station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Kiel, ZOB and arrive in Göttingen, ZOB.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Kiel to Göttingen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Göttingen by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Göttingen by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Kiel to Göttingen with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
Omio customers who travel from Kiel to Göttingen often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Paris, Hanover, Hamburg, Frankfurt am Main. 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.

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