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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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DB Fernverkehr + National Express | Train | Göttingen Station | Cologne Messe/Deutz | Cheapest | ||||
 | Train | Göttingen Station | Hbf | Fastest | ||||
DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio NRW | Train | Göttingen Station | Cologne Messe/Deutz | No tags | ||||
DB Fernverkehr + National Express | Train | Göttingen Station | Cologne Messe/Deutz | No tags | ||||
| Train | Göttingen Station | Cologne Messe/Deutz | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to go from Göttingen to Cologne
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 5 hours, and with fares starting at just $30, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Göttingen and Cologne?
Göttingen
- A
Goettingen Berliner Strasse
Berliner Str. 28, 37073 Göttingen, Germany - B
Göttingen Central Train Station
Berliner Straße 28, 37073 Göttingen
Cologne
- A
Hbf
Bahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany - C
Köln-Blumenberg
Köln-Blumenberg, 50765 Köln, Germany - D
Köln-Dellbrück
Dellbrück, Diepeschrather Str., 51069 Köln, Germany - E
Köln-Holweide
Köln-Holweide, 51067 Köln, Germany - F
Köln Volkhovener Weg
Volkhovener Weg, 50767 Köln, Germany
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Göttingen to Cologne by train
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Göttingen to Cologne?
The cheapest train tickets from Göttingen to Cologne start at $49. The average price for this train route is around $168. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Göttingen to Cologne?
The average train trip from Göttingen to Cologne takes 4h and covers 217 km. The quickest train gets you there in 2h 47m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn.
Which train operators serve the Göttingen to Cologne route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 48 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn ICE.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Göttingen to Cologne?
The earliest train from Göttingen to Cologne departs at 6:02am. The latest train departs at 8:27pm.
What is the best train operator from Göttingen to Cologne?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Göttingen to Cologne?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn ICE has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which train operator has the best on-time performance from Göttingen to Cologne?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with a punctuality rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Göttingen to Cologne?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Göttingen to Cologne was searched and found on Jun 16, 2026 with a price of $109To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Göttingen to Cologne, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $109 to $411 for a train ticket from Göttingen to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $125 which is on 2026-06-17.
