How to travel from Hanover to Gottingen, Germany

The distance between Hanover and Gottingen is around 99km (62 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 34min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Hanover 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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Train

Take the train to Göttingen.

  • Duration34min
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
Operated byDeutsche Bahn+ 1 others

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Bus

Take the bus to Göttingen central bus station.

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €11($11)
Operated byFlixBus+ 3 others
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Drive

Drive to Göttingen.

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Distance120km (75 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hanover and Gottingen

There are several options for getting from Hanover to Gottingen by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €4 ($4) and will take around 1h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 34min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €35 ($35).

The distance between Hanover and Gottingen is around 99km (62 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 95km (59 miles)

It takes around 34min to get from Hanover and Gottingen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hanover to Gottingen is to take the train which takes around 34min and will set you back approx €35 ($35).

The cheapest way to travel between Hanover and Gottingen, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €4 ($4) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hanover and Gottingen. It typically takes around 34min and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Hanover and Gottingen with no changeovers required. The train runs every 20 mins and takes 34min.

Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity, HVV and metronom run train services between Hanover and Gottingen. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 34min, 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 Hanover and Gottingen. It typically takes around 1h 35m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Hanover and Gottingen with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 1h 35m.

FlixBus, FlixBus-de, Citylines and Radina VIP run regular bus services between Hanover and Gottingen. Buses run once daily and take around 1h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hanover to Gottingen. We recommend that you take the train to Göttingen. instead which will take 34min.

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Hanover and Gottingen. The distance is around 120km (75 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hanover to Gottingen is to take the train which takes, on average, 34min and will usually cost around €35 ($35).

How do I get from Hanover to Gottingen

Compare travel optionsbetween Hanover and Gottingen

Transport options from Hanover to Gottingen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
34min
€35($35)
every 20 mins99km (62 miles)
Train to Nörten-Hardenberg1h 15m
€4($4)
hourly108km (67 miles)
Bus
1h 35m
€11($11)
twice daily120km (75 miles)
Drive
1h 25m
€16($16)
on demand120km (75 miles)

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Airports near Gottingen

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

KSF
Kassel-Calden Airport (KSF)
International Airport
Distance
41km (26 miles) from Gottingen
PAD
Paderborn Lippstadt Airport (PAD)
International Airport
Distance
91km (57 miles) from Gottingen
ERF
Erfurt Airport (ERF)
Domestic Airport
Distance
95km (59 miles) from Gottingen