How to travel from Wiesbaden to Gottingen, Germany

The distance between Wiesbaden and Gottingen is around 257km (160 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 10m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Wiesbaden 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.

👋 Also check out GottingenWiesbaden if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

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

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    €270($270)
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Train via Frankfurt Hbf

Take the train to Frankfurt Hbf and then to Goettingen.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    €76($76)

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Bus

Take the bus to Göttingen.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €15($15)
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Drive

Drive to Göttingen.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Distance257km (160 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Wiesbaden and Gottingen

There are several options for getting from Wiesbaden to Gottingen by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €15 ($15) and will take around 6h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €34 ($34).

The distance between Wiesbaden and Gottingen is around 257km (160 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 200km (125 miles)

It takes around 2h 40m to get from Wiesbaden and Gottingen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Wiesbaden to Gottingen is to drive which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx €34 ($34).

The cheapest way to travel between Wiesbaden and Gottingen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €15 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Wiesbaden and Gottingen. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Wiesbaden and Gottingen with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 2h 40m.

Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Regional, VIAS Rail GmbH and Deutsche Bahn Intercity run train services between Wiesbaden and Gottingen. Trains depart once daily and will take around 2h 40m, 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 Wiesbaden and Gottingen. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Wiesbaden to Gottingen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Hofheim am Taunus Bahnhof and Frankfurt. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 10m.

Blablabus run regular bus services between Wiesbaden and Gottingen. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 6h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Wiesbaden to Gottingen. We recommend that you fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Hannover (HAJ) then take the train to Göttingen. instead which will take 2h 15m.

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 Wiesbaden and Gottingen. The distance is around 257km (160 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wiesbaden to Gottingen is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around €70 ($70).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Wiesbaden and Gottingen

Transport options from Wiesbaden to Gottingen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
2h 15m
€270($270)
every 20 mins428km (266 miles)
Train via Frankfurt Hbf + 1 similar
2h 30m
€76($76)
every 30 mins283km (176 miles)
Train2h 40m
€70($70)
twice daily282km (175 miles)
Bus
6h 10m
€15($15)
5 times a week305km (189 miles)
Drive
2h 10m
€34($34)
on demand257km (160 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