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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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Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity | Train | Göttingen Station | Hbf | Cheapest | ||||
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Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity | Train | Göttingen Station | Hbf | No tags | ||||
| Train | Göttingen Station | Cologne Messe/Deutz | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to travel from Göttingen to Cologne
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Carpool stands out as a good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 2 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just £13, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Göttingen and Cologne?
Göttingen
- ABahnhofspl. 1, 37073 Göttingen, Germany
- B
Göttingen Central Train Station
Berliner Straße 28, 37073 Göttingen
Cologne
- ABahnsteig 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
Train Companies
Based on 13 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the seats but often complained with the value for money. Deutsche Bahn ICE ticket prices on this trip start at £17
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Göttingen to Cologne by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from Göttingen to Cologne?
The cheapest train tickets from Göttingen to Cologne start from £9. The average price for this train route is around £49. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Göttingen to Cologne?
The average train journey time from Göttingen to Cologne is 3h 49m, covering a distance of 135 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 3h 13m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.
Which train operators serve the Göttingen to Cologne route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 9 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Göttingen to Cologne?
The earliest train from Göttingen to Cologne departs at 06:32. And the latest train departs at 19:52.
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 4 Feb 2026 with a price of £26To 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 £26 to £195 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 £26, which is on 2026-02-04.
