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Compare train, bus, and flight for Salzburg to Göttingen
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Salzburg to Göttingen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $54 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, 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 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $54, while a flight costs an average of $831.
Distance: 293 miles (472 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$831 Average price | $124 Average price | $54 Average price Cheapest | $123 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 19m Average total duration Fastest 2h 19m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 9m Average total duration 5h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 39m Average total duration 10h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.4 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | 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 Salzburg to Göttingen:
A bus is $70 (€58) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Göttingen costing on average $124 (€102).
A bus is $777 (€635) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Göttingen costing on average $831 (€679).
Other travel options to Göttingen take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 9m.
Bus takes on average 10h 39m.
Tickets start at around $54 (€44) compared to roughly $123 (€100) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $69 (€56). The journey takes 10h 9m versus 6h 22m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Salzburg to Göttingen
How to get from Salzburg to Göttingen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Salzburg to Göttingen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:15 AM10h05Salzburg5:20 PMGöttingen$481One-way0 transfers
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- 7:15 AM10h05Salzburg5:20 PMGöttingen$481One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 7:15 AM10h05Salzburg5:20 PMGöttingen$481One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Göttingen:
A bus is $70 (€58) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Göttingen costing on average $124 (€102).
A bus is $777 (€635) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Göttingen costing on average $831 (€679).
Other travel options to Göttingen take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 9m.
Bus takes on average 10h 39m.
- Around 11 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Salzburg and Göttingen as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Salzburg Hbf and arrive in Göttingen station.
- Buses mostly depart from Salzburg, P+R Süd and arrive in Göttingen, ZOB.
- Flights mostly depart from Salzburg Airport and arrive in Hannover Airport.
- Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines to go to Göttingen by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Göttingen by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Göttingen by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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