Train from Göttingen to Cologne: Tickets & Schedules

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Next departures for Göttingen to Cologne on December 12
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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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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 a good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 3 hours, and with fares starting at just $25, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6carpool per day
3hAverage Duration
218 kmDistance
9kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$30 - $54Average Duration5h 10m
5kg CO₂e
Average Price$27 - $383Average Duration4h 11m
5kg CO₂e
Carpool
Average Price$25 - $46Average Duration3h
9kg CO₂e

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.

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

    The cheapest train tickets from Göttingen to Cologne start at $27. The average price for this train route is around $99. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.

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

    The average train trip from Göttingen to Cologne takes 4h 11m and covers 216 km. The quickest train gets you there in 2h 58m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.

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

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

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

    The earliest train from Göttingen to Cologne departs at 6:30am. 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 best on-time performance from Göttingen to Cologne?

    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 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.

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