How to travel from Mainz to Gottingen, Germany

The distance between Mainz and Gottingen is around 266km (165 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2hrs.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Mainz to Gottingen 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Hannover (HAJ) then take the train to Göttingen.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    €265($265)
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Train via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf

Take the train to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and then to Goettingen.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    €74($74)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Göttingen.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €14($14)
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Drive

Drive to Göttingen.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Distance266km (165 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mainz and Gottingen

There are several options for getting from Mainz to Gottingen by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €14 ($14) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €265 ($265).

The distance between Mainz and Gottingen is around 266km (165 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 206km (128 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Mainz and Gottingen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Mainz to Gottingen is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx €265 ($265).

The cheapest way to travel between Mainz and Gottingen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €14 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Mainz and Gottingen. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Mainz and Gottingen with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 2h 30m.

Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Regional, vlexx, Süwex and Deutsche Bahn Intercity run train services between Mainz and Gottingen. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 2h 30m, 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 Mainz and Gottingen. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Mainz to Gottingen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Frankfurt. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

Blablabus run regular bus services between Mainz and Gottingen. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 5hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mainz to Gottingen. We recommend that you fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Hannover (HAJ) then take the train to Göttingen. instead which will take 2hrs.

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 Mainz and Gottingen. The distance is around 266km (165 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mainz to Gottingen is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around €70 ($70).

How do I get from Mainz to Gottingen

Compare travel optionsbetween Mainz and Gottingen

Transport options from Mainz to Gottingen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
2hrs
€265($265)
every 20 mins420km (261 miles)
Train via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf + 1 similar
2h 20m
€74($74)
every 30 mins273km (170 miles)
Train2h 30m
€70($70)
twice daily273km (169 miles)
Bus
5hrs
€14($14)
5 times a week297km (184 miles)
Drive
2h 15m
€35($35)
on demand266km (165 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