How to travel from Gottingen to Dusseldorf, Germany

The distance between Gottingen and Dusseldorf is around 276km (172 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 35m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Gottingen to Dusseldorf by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out DusseldorfGottingen if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf then fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Dusseldorf (DUS).

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    €260($260)
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Train

Take the train to Hannover Hauptbahnhof and then to Duesseldorf Hbf.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe then take the bus to Düsseldorf central bus station.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
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Drive

Drive to Düsseldorf.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Distance277km (172 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gottingen and Dusseldorf

There are several options for getting from Gottingen to Dusseldorf by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around and will take around 4h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €37 ($37).

The distance between Gottingen and Dusseldorf is around 276km (172 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 222km (138 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Gottingen and Dusseldorf by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gottingen to Dusseldorf is to drive which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €37 ($37).

The cheapest way to travel between Gottingen and Dusseldorf, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Gottingen and Dusseldorf. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Gottingen to Dusseldorf. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hannover Hauptbahnhof. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 10m.

Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity, Deutsche Bahn Regional, HVV, FlixTrain, ABELLIO Rail NRW GmbH, Abellio and cantus Verkehrsgesellschaft mbH run train services between Gottingen and Dusseldorf. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Gottingen and Dusseldorf. We recommend that you drive to Düsseldorf. instead which will take 2h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gottingen to Dusseldorf. We recommend that you take the train to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf then fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Dusseldorf (DUS). instead which will take 3hrs.

The closest major airport to Dusseldorf is Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) (DUS) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Dusseldorf. Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) (CGN) and Dortmund Airport (DTM) (DTM) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Gottingen and Dusseldorf. The distance is around 277km (172 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gottingen to Dusseldorf is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around €105 ($105).

How do I get from Gottingen to Dusseldorf

Compare travel optionsbetween Gottingen and Dusseldorf

Transport options from Gottingen to Dusseldorf
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
3hrs
€260($260)
hourly439km (273 miles)
Train + 2 similar
3h 10m
€105($105)
hourly381km (237 miles)
Train via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe3h 40m
€23($23)
every 3 hours327km (203 miles)
Train via Kassel Hauptbahnhof4h 20m
every 4 hours348km (216 miles)
Train and Bus
3h 55m
€40($40)
once daily276km (172 miles)
Drive
2h 35m
€37($37)
on demand277km (172 miles)

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Airports near Dusseldorf

The following major airports near Dusseldorf offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.

DUS
Düsseldorf Airport (DUS)
International Airport
Distance
6km (4 miles) from Dusseldorf
CGN
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
International Airport
Distance
46km (28 miles) from Dusseldorf
DTM
Dortmund Airport (DTM)
International Airport
Distance
66km (41 miles) from Dusseldorf