Train from Cologne to Göttingen: Tickets & Timetables

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Next departures from Cologne to Göttingen on 12 December
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Deutsche Bahn ICETrain
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Deutsche Bahn ICE + Deutsche Bahn
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Deutsche Bahn ICETrain
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Deutsche Bahn ICETrain
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Compare 3 ways to travel from Cologne to Göttingen

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Göttingen. The journey takes about 2 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just R 305, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6carpool per day
2h 50mAverage duration
218 kmDistance
9kgCO₂ emissions
Average priceR 401 - R 660Average duration7h 5m
5kg CO₂e
Average priceR 756 - R 2 518Average duration3h 36m
5kg CO₂e
Carpool
Average priceR 305 - R 661Average duration2h 50m
9kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cologne to Göttingen by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the train ticket from Cologne to Göttingen?

    The cheapest train tickets from Cologne to Göttingen start from R 756. The average price for this train route is around R 1 800. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from Cologne to Göttingen?

    The average train journey time from Cologne to Göttingen is 3h 36m, covering a distance of 217 km. The quickest train can get you there in 2h 55m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.

  3. Which train operators serve the Cologne to Göttingen route?

    Several major train operators serve this route, with 14 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixTrain, FlixBus.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Cologne to Göttingen?

    The earliest train from Cologne to Göttingen departs at 06:35. And the latest train departs at 19:33.

  5. Which is the best train operator from Cologne to Göttingen?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.

  6. Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Cologne to Göttingen?

    Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

  7. Which train operator offers the most punctual service from Cologne to Göttingen?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

  8. Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Cologne to Göttingen?

    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.

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