The distance between Gottingen and Flensburg is around 421km (261 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 50m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Gottingen to Flensburg by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Hamburg Hbf and then to Flensburg.
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Take the train to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf then fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Hamburg (HAM) then take the train to Flensburg.
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Take the bus to Hamburg central bus station and then to Flensburg central train station.
There are several options for getting from Gottingen to Flensburg by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €34 ($34) and will take around 6h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €56 ($56).
The distance between Gottingen and Flensburg is around 421km (261 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 363km (226 miles)
It takes around 3h 55m to get from Gottingen and Flensburg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Gottingen to Flensburg is to drive which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €56 ($56).
The cheapest way to travel between Gottingen and Flensburg, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €34 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Gottingen and Flensburg. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Gottingen to Flensburg. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hamburg Hbf. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 55m.
Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity, Deutsche Bahn Regional, HVV and Urlaubs-Express run train services between Gottingen and Flensburg. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Gottingen and Flensburg. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Gottingen to Flensburg. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Hamburg central bus station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 25m.
FlixBus, FlixBus-de and Radina VIP run regular bus services between Gottingen and Flensburg. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gottingen to Flensburg. We recommend that you take the train to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf then fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Hamburg (HAM) then take the train to Flensburg. instead which will take 5h 25m.
The closest major airport to Flensburg is Westerland - Sylt Airport (GWT) (GWT) which is approximately 71km (44 miles) from Flensburg. Hamburg Airport (HAM) (HAM) and Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC) (LBC) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Gottingen and Flensburg. The distance is around 421km (261 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gottingen to Flensburg is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around €105 ($105).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 3h 55m | €105($105) | hourly | 437km (271 miles) |
Train via Hamburg | 5h 50m | €160($160) | once a week | 509km (316 miles) |
Train and Plane | 5h 25m | €245($245) | hourly | 841km (523 miles) |
Bus | 6h 25m | €34($34) | once daily | 457km (284 miles) |
Drive | 3h 50m | €56($56) | on demand | 421km (261 miles) |
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Condor Flugdienst
The following major airports near Flensburg offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.