The distance between Hamburg and Gottingen is around 263km (163 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 60m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Hamburg to Gottingen by train, bus and car. 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 Göttingen.
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Take the bus to Göttingen central bus station.
There are several options for getting from Hamburg to Gottingen by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around and will take around 3h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €65 ($65).
The distance between Hamburg and Gottingen is around 263km (163 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 224km (139 miles)
It takes around 1h 60m to get from Hamburg and Gottingen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Hamburg to Gottingen is to take the train which takes around 1h 60m and will set you back approx €65 ($65).
The cheapest way to travel between Hamburg and Gottingen, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Hamburg and Gottingen. It typically takes around 1h 60m and departs every 30 mins.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Hamburg and Gottingen with no changeovers required. The train runs every 30 mins and takes 1h 60m.
Deutsche Bahn, Start, HVV and metronom run train services between Hamburg and Gottingen. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 1h 60m, 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 Hamburg and Gottingen. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs 5 times a day.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Hamburg and Gottingen with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a day and takes 3h 45m.
FlixBus, Citylines and Radina VIP run regular bus services between Hamburg and Gottingen. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 3h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hamburg to Gottingen. We recommend that you take the train to Göttingen. instead which will take 1h 60m.
The closest major airport to Gottingen is Kassel-Calden Airport (KSF) (KSF) which is approximately 41km (26 miles) from Gottingen. Paderborn Lippstadt Airport (PAD) (PAD) and Erfurt Airport (ERF) (ERF) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Hamburg and Gottingen. The distance is around 264km (164 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 Hamburg to Gottingen is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 60m and will usually cost around €65 ($65).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 1h 60m | €65($65) | every 30 mins | 263km (163 miles) |
Train via Hannover Hbf | 3h 35m | hourly | 271km (169 miles) | |
Bus | 3h 45m | €18($18) | 5 times a day | 269km (167 miles) |
Drive | 2h 35m | €35($35) | on demand | 264km (164 miles) |
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The following major airports near Gottingen offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.