How to travel from Zurich to Göttingen

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Zurich to Göttingen

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Göttingen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $40. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 38m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $40, and a flight costs an average of $153.

Distance: 295 miles (475 km)

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Driving

$170

Average price

$78

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Cheapest

$384

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$184

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(fuel + tolls)

7h 39m

Average total duration

7h 9m

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30m

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9h 11m

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8h 41m

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4h 38m

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1h 38m

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3h 0m

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5h 52m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

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0.5 - 1.2kg

CO2 emissions

1.4 - 2.8kg

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

The cheapest way to travel from Zurich to Göttingen is a bus with an average price of $78 (€63).

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

A bus is $93 (€76) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Göttingen costing on average $170 (€139).

A bus is $306 (€251) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Göttingen costing on average $384 (€314).

The fastest way to travel from Zurich to Göttingen is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 38m.

Other travel options to Göttingen take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 9m.

Bus takes on average 8h 41m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Zurich and Göttingen including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Zurich to Göttingen among Omio's users.

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from Zurich to Göttingen

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:20 PM10h35
    Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    4:55 AMGöttingen, ZOB
    $421One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:20 PM10h35
    Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    4:55 AMGöttingen, ZOB
    $421One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • SwissLX828
    5:55 PM1h20
    Zurich Airport
    7:15 PMHannover Airport
    $5601One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnEC 150 · ICE 574
    2:34 PM5h57
    Zurich HB
    8:31 PMGöttingen station
    $981One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnIR 1772 · IC 620 · ECE 4
    1:29 PM6h02
    Zurich HB
    7:31 PMGöttingen station
    $981One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIR 2072 · ECE 4
    1:10 PM6h21
    Zurich HB
    7:31 PMGöttingen station
    $981One-way
    1 transfer
  • Lufthansa City AirlinesLH4147+Air BalticLX1710+Danish Air TransportLH7332
    12:20 PM9h20
    Zurich Airport
    9:40 PMPaderborn Lippstadt Airport
    $3991One-way
    2 transfers
  • SwissLX1736+LufthansaLH1869+Danish Air TransportLH7332
    12:45 PM8h55
    Zurich Airport
    9:40 PMPaderborn Lippstadt Airport
    $4191One-way
    2 transfers
  • SwissLX728+LufthansaLH2305+Danish Air TransportLH7332
    12:30 PM9h10
    Zurich Airport
    9:40 PMPaderborn Lippstadt Airport
    $4911One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Zurich 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 Zurich to Göttingen.

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There are 3 options to travel between Zurich and Göttingen including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Zurich to Göttingen is a bus with an average price of $78 (€63).

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

A bus is $93 (€76) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Göttingen costing on average $170 (€139).

A bus is $306 (€251) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Göttingen costing on average $384 (€314).

The fastest way to travel from Zurich to Göttingen is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 38m.

Other travel options to Göttingen take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 9m.

Bus takes on average 8h 41m.

The distance from Zurich to Göttingen is approximately 295 miles (475 km).
The average frequency per day from Zurich to Göttingen is:
  • Around 38 flights per day.
  • Around 12 trains per day.
  • Around 1 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich 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 Zurich to Göttingen:
  • Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Hannover Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Göttingen station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) and arrive in Göttingen, ZOB.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Zurich to Göttingen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Air Baltic to go to Göttingen by flight.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Göttingen by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity, Trenitalia EuroCity to go to Göttingen by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Zurich to Göttingen with the following travel companies:
  • 7 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Air Baltic.
  • 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
  • 3 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity.
Omio customers who travel from Zurich 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.

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