How to travel from Magdeburg to Göttingen

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Compare train and bus for Magdeburg to Göttingen

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Magdeburg to Göttingen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $43 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 5h 16m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus 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 $43, while a bus costs an average of $43.

Distance: 82 miles (133 km)

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$43

Average price

Cheapest

$30

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

5h 16m

Average total duration

Fastest

4h 46m

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30m

Additional time*

2h 17m

Average total duration

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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

The cheapest way to travel from Magdeburg to Göttingen is a bus with an average price of $43.

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

A bus is $23 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Magdeburg to Göttingen costing on average $66.

The fastest way to travel from Magdeburg to Göttingen is by train with an average journey time of 2h 21m.

Other travel options to Göttingen take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 16m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Magdeburg and Göttingen including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Magdeburg to Göttingen among Omio's users.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around $43 compared to roughly $30 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-12.83. The journey takes 4h 46m versus 2h 17m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.

Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.

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from Magdeburg to Göttingen

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBus
    3:45 PM3h05
    Magdeburg
    6:50 PMGöttingen
    $311One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    3:45 PM3h05
    Magdeburg
    6:50 PMGöttingen
    $311One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    9:35 PM2h55
    Magdeburg
    12:30 AMGöttingen
    $381One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • FlixBus
    8:35 AM6h20
    Magdeburg
    2:55 PMGöttingen
    $311One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBus
    12:40 AM9h40
    Magdeburg
    10:20 AMGöttingen
    $381One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Magdeburg 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 Magdeburg to Göttingen.

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There are 2 options to travel between Magdeburg and Göttingen including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Magdeburg to Göttingen is a bus with an average price of $43.

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

A bus is $23 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Magdeburg to Göttingen costing on average $66.

The fastest way to travel from Magdeburg to Göttingen is by train with an average journey time of 2h 21m.

Other travel options to Göttingen take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 16m.

The distance from Magdeburg to Göttingen is approximately 82 miles (133 km).
The average frequency per day from Magdeburg to Göttingen is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Magdeburg 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 Magdeburg to Göttingen:
  • Trains mostly depart from Magdeburg Hbf and arrive in Göttingen station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Magdeburg, ZOB and arrive in Göttingen, ZOB.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Magdeburg to Göttingen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Göttingen by train.
  • Travel with Ecolines, FlixBus to go to Göttingen by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Magdeburg to Göttingen:
  • 0 direct buses per day with Ecolines.
Omio customers who travel from Magdeburg 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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