How to travel from Marburg to Gottingen, Germany

The distance between Marburg and Gottingen is around 137km (85 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 20m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Marburg 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 via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe

Take the train to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and then to Göttingen.

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €48($48)

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Bus

Take the bus to Göttingen ZOB.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €10($10)
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Drive

Drive to Göttingen.

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Distance140km (87 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Marburg and Gottingen

There are several options for getting from Marburg to Gottingen by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €10 ($10) and will take around 1h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €48 ($48).

The distance between Marburg and Gottingen is around 137km (85 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 114km (71 miles)

It takes around 1h 25m to get from Marburg and Gottingen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Marburg to Gottingen is to take the train which takes around 1h 20m and will set you back approx €48 ($48).

The cheapest way to travel between Marburg and Gottingen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €10 ($10) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Marburg and Gottingen. It typically takes around 1h 25m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Marburg and Gottingen with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 1h 25m.

Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Regional, HLB Hessische Landesbahn GmbH and FlixTrain run train services between Marburg and Gottingen. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 1h 25m, 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 Marburg and Gottingen. It typically takes around 1h 50m and departs 3 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Marburg and Gottingen with no changeovers required. The bus runs 3 times a week and takes 1h 50m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Marburg and Gottingen. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 1h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Marburg to Gottingen. We recommend that you take the train to Göttingen. instead which will take 1h 25m.

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 Marburg and Gottingen. The distance is around 140km (87 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Marburg to Gottingen is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 25m and will usually cost around €35 ($35).

How do I get from Marburg to Gottingen

Compare travel optionsbetween Marburg and Gottingen

Transport options from Marburg to Gottingen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe + 2 similar
1h 20m
€48($48)
every 4 hours144km (90 miles)
Train1h 25m
€35($35)
every 4 hours144km (90 miles)
Train via Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe1h 45m
€19($19)
every 2 hours144km (90 miles)
Bus
1h 50m
€10($10)
every 20 mins137km (85 miles)
Drive
1h 35m
€23($23)
on demand140km (87 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