The cheapest and fastest trains from Frankfurt am Main to Göttingen
Cheapest price
£24
Average price
£48
Fastest journey
1 h 41 m
Average duration
1 h 41 m
Trains per day
53
Distance
181 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Göttingen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Göttingen will cost around £48 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £24.
Of the 53 trains that leave Frankfurt am Main for Göttingen every day 30 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 181 km distance in an average of 1 h 41 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 41 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 41 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
ICE 79020:201h49Frankfurt South station22:09Göttingen station£241One-way0 changes
ICE 7019:501h41Frankfurt South station21:31Göttingen station£251One-way0 changes
ICE 57418:501h41Frankfurt South station20:31Göttingen station£271One-way0 changes
ICE 261218:082h05Frankfurt (Main) Hbf20:13Göttingen station£291One-way0 changes
ICE 9948:201h47Frankfurt South station10:07Göttingen station£311One-way0 changes
ICE 767:501h41Frankfurt South station9:31Göttingen station£331One-way0 changes
ICE 7766:451h41Frankfurt South station8:26Göttingen station£331One-way0 changes
ICE 7748:471h41Frankfurt South station10:28Göttingen station£421One-way0 changes
ICE 7411:501h41Frankfurt South station13:31Göttingen station£511One-way0 changes
ICE 613:501h41Frankfurt South station15:31Göttingen station£421One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Frankfurt am Main to Göttingen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Göttingen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 9m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, and a train costs an average of £14.
Distance: 181 km
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Live departures
Frankfurt am Main to Göttingen train times
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main to Göttingen trains for today, Friday 29 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 60470 | Delayed 0:14 2:14Frankfurt South station | 2h17 | 2:34 2:34Göttingen station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 30 May | |||||
ICE 1674 | On time 6:26 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h24 | 8:50 Göttingen station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 776 | On time 6:45 Frankfurt South station | 1h41 | 8:26 Göttingen station | 0 changesdirect | |
S9 · S6 · ICE 378 | On time 6:46 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2h17 | 9:03 Göttingen station | 2 changes | |
S9 · S6 · ICE 76 | On time 7:15 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2h16 | 9:31 Göttingen station | 2 changes | |
ICE 378 | On time 7:19 Frankfurt South station | 1h44 | 9:03 Göttingen station | 0 changesdirect | |
S9 · S6 · ICE 994 | On time 7:46 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2h21 | 10:07 Göttingen station | 2 changes | |
ICE 76 | On time 7:50 Frankfurt South station | 1h41 | 9:31 Göttingen station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 994 | On time 8:20 Frankfurt South station | 1h47 | 10:07 Göttingen station | 0 changesdirect | |
S9 · ICE 376 | On time 8:45 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2h21 | 11:06 Göttingen station | 1 change | |
ICE 774 | On time 8:47 Frankfurt South station | 1h41 | 10:28 Göttingen station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 376 | On time 9:18 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h48 | 11:06 Göttingen station | 0 changesdirect | |
4508 · ICE 882 | On time 9:24 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h30 | 11:54 Göttingen station | 1 change | |
S9 · ICE 2622 | On time 9:45 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2h22 | 12:07 Göttingen station | 1 change | |
S8 · ICE 1670 | On time 10:00 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2h50 | 12:50 Göttingen station | 1 change | |
ICE 2622 | On time 10:11 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h56 | 12:07 Göttingen station | 0 changesdirect | |
S9 · ICE 772 | On time 10:15 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2h20 | 12:35 Göttingen station | 1 change | |
ICE 1670 | On time 10:27 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h23 | 12:50 Göttingen station | 0 changesdirect | |
S9 · ICE 374 | On time 10:45 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2h18 | 13:03 Göttingen station | 1 change | |
ICE 772 | On time 10:50 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h45 | 12:35 Göttingen station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 374 | On time 11:15 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h48 | 13:03 Göttingen station | 0 changesdirect | |
S9 · S6 · ICE 74 | On time 11:15 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2h16 | 13:31 Göttingen station | 2 changes | |
S9 · S6 · ICE 798 | On time 11:45 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2h22 | 14:07 Göttingen station | 2 changes | |
ICE 74 | On time 11:50 Frankfurt South station | 1h41 | 13:31 Göttingen station | 0 changesdirect | |
S9 · ICE 770 | On time 12:15 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2h20 | 14:35 Göttingen station | 1 change | |
ICE 798 | On time 12:20 Frankfurt South station | 1h47 | 14:07 Göttingen station | 0 changesdirect | |
S9 · ICE 372 | On time 12:45 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2h18 | 15:03 Göttingen station | 1 change | |
ICE 770 | On time 12:50 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h45 | 14:35 Göttingen station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 372 | On time 13:15 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h48 | 15:03 Göttingen station | 0 changesdirect | |
S9 · S6 · ICE 6 | On time 13:15 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2h16 | 15:31 Göttingen station | 2 changes | |
S9 · ICE 2616 | On time 13:45 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2h22 | 16:07 Göttingen station | 1 change | |
ICE 6 | On time 13:50 Frankfurt South station | 1h41 | 15:31 Göttingen station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 2616 | On time 14:11 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h56 | 16:07 Göttingen station | 0 changesdirect | |
S9 · S6 · ICE 578 | On time 14:15 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2h16 | 16:31 Göttingen station | 2 changes | |
ICE 1576 | On time 14:27 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h23 | 16:50 Göttingen station | 0 changesdirect | |
S9 · ICE 370 | On time 14:45 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2h18 | 17:03 Göttingen station | 1 change | |
ICE 578 | On time 14:50 Frankfurt South station | 1h41 | 16:31 Göttingen station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 370 | On time 15:15 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h48 | 17:03 Göttingen station | 0 changesdirect | |
S9 · S6 · ICE 72 | On time 15:15 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2h16 | 17:31 Göttingen station | 2 changes | |
S9 · S6 · ICE 794 | On time 15:45 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2h22 | 18:07 Göttingen station | 2 changes | |
ICE 72 | On time 15:50 Frankfurt South station | 1h41 | 17:31 Göttingen station | 0 changesdirect | |
S9 · S6 · ICE 576 | On time 16:15 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2h16 | 18:31 Göttingen station | 2 changes | |
ICE 794 | On time 16:20 Frankfurt South station | 1h47 | 18:07 Göttingen station | 0 changesdirect | |
S9 · ICE 278 | On time 16:45 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2h17 | 19:02 Göttingen station | 1 change | |
ICE 576 | On time 16:50 Frankfurt South station | 1h41 | 18:31 Göttingen station | 0 changesdirect | |
S8 · 4528 · ICE 784 | On time 17:00 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2h54 | 19:54 Göttingen station | 2 changes | |
ICE 278 | On time 17:14 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h48 | 19:02 Göttingen station | 0 changesdirect | |
4528 · ICE 784 | On time 17:24 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h30 | 19:54 Göttingen station | 1 change | |
ICE 2612 | On time 18:08 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h05 | 20:13 Göttingen station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1572 | On time 18:27 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h23 | 20:50 Göttingen station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 574 | On time 18:50 Frankfurt South station | 1h41 | 20:31 Göttingen station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 276 | On time 19:15 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h48 | 21:03 Göttingen station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 70 | On time 19:50 Frankfurt South station | 1h41 | 21:31 Göttingen station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 790 | On time 20:20 Frankfurt South station | 1h49 | 22:09 Göttingen station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Frankfurt am Main to Göttingen
Trains from Frankfurt am Main to Göttingen run on average 18 times per day, taking around 2h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £14 but you can travel from only £11 by coach.
There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 181 km distance in 1h 45m.
Distance 181 km |
Average train duration 2h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Trains per day 18 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 1h 45m |
First train 0:04 |
Last train 23:57 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 84 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Frankfurt am Main to Göttingen trainsDeutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Frankfurt am Main and Göttingen from £11. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
FlixTrain
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
FAQs: Frankfurt am Main to Göttingen train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt am Main to Göttingen by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Göttingen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Frankfurt am Main and Göttingen
- Mon - Fri: 07:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 09:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located in the main hall.
- asiagourmet
- Burger King
- Ciao Bella
- Coffee Fellows
- Crepes de France Express
- dean&david
- Starbucks
- Uddin's Sky Sportsbar
- McDonald's
- Dunkin Donuts
- & many more
- Step-free access and step markings. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- Hotel Cristall
- Grand Hotel Empire
- Hotel Carlton
- Located opposite Platforms 12 and 13.
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7, accessible via Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 parking areas.
- Restaurant Käfer's
- McDonald's
- Asia Snack Box
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel
- Hilton Frankfurt Airport
- Hilton Garden Inn Frankfurt Airport
- Cost €6
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for long-distance and regional trains
- Hall 2: connection to Terminal 1 of the airport
- Hall 3: connection to Terminal 2 of the airport
- S-Bahn: Lines S8, S9
- Bus: Several lines available
- Long-distance buses: Available at the airport
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Terminal 1 and Terminal 2.
- Restaurant Käfer's
- McDonald's
- Asia Snack Box
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel
- Hilton Frankfurt Airport
- Steigenberger Airport Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-3 for regional and S-Bahn trains
- Hall 2: access to airport terminals
- S-Bahn: Lines S8, S9
- Regional trains: RE2, RE3, RE59
- Bus: Several lines available
- Monday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Saturday: 09:00 - 17:00
- Sunday: 10:00 - 17:00
- Mannamia
- Europic
- Efes Döner
- Bratwurst Glöckle
- Kasseler Hof
- Hotel Schiffer
- B&B Hotel Göttingen-City
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access via Bahnhofsplatz.
- Restaurant Kartoffelhaus
- Zum Szültenbürger
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Stadt Hannover
- Hotel Central
- Romantik Hotel Gebhards
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-12 for trains to regional and long-distance destinations
- Bus platforms located adjacent to the train station
- Bus: Several lines available including N1, 61
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