Train from Göttingen to Cologne: Tickets & Schedules

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Next departures for Göttingen to Cologne on December 11
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Deutsche Bahn ICETrain
Göttingen Station
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Deutsche Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE
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Göttingen Station
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Deutsche Bahn ICETrain
Göttingen Station
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Deutsche Bahn ICE + Deutsche Bahn
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Göttingen Station
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Göttingen Station
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Compare 3 ways to go from Göttingen to Cologne

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 3 hours and with fares starting at just $18, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6carpool per day
3hAverage Duration
135 milesDistance
9kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$21 - $38Average Duration5h 10m
5kg CO₂e
Average Price$20 - $271Average Duration4h 11m
5kg CO₂e
Carpool
Average Price$18 - $33Average Duration3h
9kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about traveling 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.

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

    The cheapest train tickets from Göttingen to Cologne start from $20. The average price for this train route is around $70. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

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

    The average train ride duration from Göttingen to Cologne is 4h 11m, covering a distance of 134 miles (216 km). The quickest train can get you there in 2h 58m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.

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

    Several major train operators operate on this route with 20 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixBus.

  4. What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Göttingen to Cologne?

    The earliest train departs from Göttingen to Cologne at 6:30am. And the latest train departs at 7:41pm.

  5. 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 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 Göttingen to Cologne?

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

  7. Which train operator has the most timely service from Göttingen to Cologne?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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 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.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Göttingen to Cologne was searched and found on Dec 12, 2025 with a price of $43

To 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 $43 to $180 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 $43 which is on 2025-12-12.

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