How to travel from Salzburg to Göttingen

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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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$831

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$124

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$54

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$123

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4h 19m

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2h 19m

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6h 9m

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5h 39m

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30m

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10h 39m

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10h 9m

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6h 22m

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1.4 - 2.8kg

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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0.5 - 1.2kg

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

The cheapest way to travel from Salzburg to Göttingen is a bus with an average price of $54.

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

A bus is $70 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Göttingen costing on average $124.

A bus is $777 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Göttingen costing on average $831.

The fastest way to travel from Salzburg to Göttingen is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 19m.

Other travel options to Göttingen take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 9m.

Bus takes on average 10h 39m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Salzburg and Göttingen including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Salzburg 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 $54 compared to roughly $123 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $69. 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.

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from Salzburg to Göttingen

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBus
    7:15 AM10h05
    Salzburg
    5:20 PMGöttingen
    $481One-way
    0 transfers

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  • FlixBus
    7:15 AM10h05
    Salzburg
    5:20 PMGöttingen
    $481One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    7:15 AM10h05
    Salzburg
    5:20 PMGöttingen
    $481One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Salzburg 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 Salzburg to Göttingen.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Salzburg and Göttingen including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Salzburg to Göttingen is a bus with an average price of $54.

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

A bus is $70 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Göttingen costing on average $124.

A bus is $777 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Göttingen costing on average $831.

The fastest way to travel from Salzburg to Göttingen is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 19m.

Other travel options to Göttingen take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 9m.

Bus takes on average 10h 39m.

The distance from Salzburg to Göttingen is approximately 293 miles (472 km).
The average frequency per day from Salzburg to Göttingen is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Salzburg to Göttingen:
  • Flights mostly depart from Salzburg Airport and arrive in Hannover Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Salzburg, P+R Süd and arrive in Göttingen, ZOB.
  • Trains mostly depart from Salzburg Hbf and arrive in Göttingen station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Salzburg to Göttingen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Göttingen by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Göttingen by bus.
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines to go to Göttingen by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Salzburg to Göttingen:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Salzburg 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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