How to travel from Gottingen to Flensburg, Germany

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.

5 routes found

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.

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

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Train

Take the train to Hamburg Hbf and then to Flensburg.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf then fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Hamburg (HAM) then take the train to Flensburg.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €245($245)
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Bus

Take the bus to Hamburg central bus station and then to Flensburg central train station.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €34($34)
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Drive

Drive to Flensburg.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Distance421km (261 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gottingen and Flensburg

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Gottingen and Flensburg

Transport options from Gottingen to Flensburg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 55m
€105($105)
hourly437km (271 miles)
Train via Hamburg5h 50m
€160($160)
once a week509km (316 miles)
Train and Plane
5h 25m
€245($245)
hourly841km (523 miles)
Bus
6h 25m
€34($34)
once daily457km (284 miles)
Drive
3h 50m
€56($56)
on demand421km (261 miles)

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Airports near Flensburg

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

GWT
Westerland - Sylt Airport (GWT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
71km (44 miles) from Flensburg
HAM
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
International Airport
Distance
133km (83 miles) from Flensburg
LBC
Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
136km (85 miles) from Flensburg