How to travel from Gottingen to Saarbrücken, Germany

The distance between Gottingen and Saarbrücken is around 409km (254 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 30m.

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We've found 7 different ways to get from Gottingen to Saarbrücken 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 SaarbrückenGottingen if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Hannover Hauptbahnhof then fly from Hannover (HAJ) to Frankfurt (FRA) then take the train to Mannheim Hauptbahnhof and then to Saarbrücken Hbf.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €275($275)
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Train

Take the train to Mannheim Hauptbahnhof and then to Saarbrücken Hbf.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €65($65)

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Bus

Take the bus to Frankfurt central train station and then to Saarbrücken bus station.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €29($29)

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Drive

Drive to Saarbrücken.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Distance409km (254 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gottingen and Saarbrücken

There are several options for getting from Gottingen to Saarbrücken by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €27 ($27) and will take around 6h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €68 ($68).

The distance between Gottingen and Saarbrücken is around 409km (254 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 330km (205 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Gottingen and Saarbrücken by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gottingen to Saarbrücken is to drive which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €68 ($68).

The cheapest way to travel between Gottingen and Saarbrücken, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €27 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Gottingen and Saarbrücken. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Gottingen to Saarbrücken. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Mannheim Hauptbahnhof. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.

Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Süwex, Austrian Railways (ÖBB) and vlexx run train services between Gottingen and Saarbrücken. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 10m, 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 Saarbrücken. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Gottingen to Saarbrücken. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Frankfurt central train station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 30m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Gottingen and Saarbrücken. Buses run twice daily and take around 6h 30m 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 Saarbrücken. We recommend that you take the train to Frankfurt then fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Luxembourg (LUX) then take the bus to Saarbrücken Hbf. instead which will take 4h 15m.

The closest major airport to Saarbrücken is Ensheim Airport (SCN) (SCN) which is approximately 9km (5 miles) from Saarbrücken. Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) (HHN) and Frankfurt Airport (FRA) (FRA) 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 Saarbrücken. The distance is around 409km (254 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gottingen to Saarbrücken is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around €65 ($65).

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Transport options from Gottingen to Saarbrücken
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
3h 55m
€275($275)
hourly595km (370 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 15m
€335($335)
hourly526km (327 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 10m
€65($65)
hourly443km (275 miles)
Train via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf4h 55m
€55($55)
hourly438km (272 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
6h 30m
€29($29)
twice daily451km (280 miles)
Bus via Frankfurt6h 30m
€27($27)
3 times a week431km (268 miles)
Drive
3h 30m
€68($68)
on demand409km (254 miles)

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Airports near Saarbrücken

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

SCN
Ensheim Airport (SCN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
9km (5 miles) from Saarbrücken
HHN
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
International Airport
Distance
82km (51 miles) from Saarbrücken
FRA
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
International Airport
Distance
145km (90 miles) from Saarbrücken