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Statens Museum for Kunst
Major art museum with Danish Golden Age works, French art and a fine sculpture collection. Excellent for a broad introduction to Nordic art.
Cheapest price on 17 Sept
£49
Average ticket price on 17 Sept
£96
Fastest journey on 17 Sept
7 h 4 m
Average journey duration on 17 Sept
7 h 5 m
Trains on 17 Sept
38
Distance
492 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Göttingen to Copenhagen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Göttingen to Copenhagen will cost around £96 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £49.
To travel from Göttingen to Copenhagen you need to make at least one change.
ICE 1080 · ECE 1198
ICE 778 · ECE 398
ICE 578 · ECE 392
ICE 1272 · 4400 · ICE 920 · ECE 1198
ICE 1080 · 11156 · IC 5754 · IC 50132
ICE 578 · ECE 392
ICE 776 · ECE 396
ICE 774 · 11166 · RJ 384
ICE 770 · 11174 · RJ 382
ICE 772 · ECE 394Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Göttingen to Copenhagen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £57 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 20m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £57, while a flight costs an average of £192.
Distance: 492 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£77 Average Price | £57 Average Price Cheapest | £192 Average Price | £125 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 44m Average total duration 7h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 26m Average total duration 8h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 2h 20m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Göttingen to Copenhagen:
A coach is £20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Göttingen to Copenhagen costing on average £77.
A coach is £135 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Göttingen to Copenhagen costing on average £192.
Other travel options to Copenhagen take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 14m.
Coach takes on average 8h 56m.
The journey is about 8m faster (7h 14m by train vs 7h 22m by car) and roughly £48 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£77 vs £125). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Göttingen to Copenhagen trains for today, Wednesday 16 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 1080 · 11156 · IC 5754 · IC 50132 | Delayed 2:08 4:08Göttingen station | 10h06 | 14:14 Copenhagen Central Station | 3 changes | |
ICE 1080 · 11156 · IC 5754 · IC 50132 | Delayed 2:08 4:08Göttingen station | 10h14 | 14:22 Vesterport st | 4 changes | |
ICE 1080 · 11156 · IC 5754 · ICL 34 | Delayed 2:08 4:08Göttingen station | 10h06 | 14:14 Vesterport st | 4 changes | |
ICE 1080 · 11156 · IC 5754 · ICL 34 | Delayed 2:08 4:08Göttingen station | 9h58 | 14:06 Copenhagen Central Station | 3 changes | |
| Thursday 17 September | |||||
ICE 1272 · 4400 · ICE 920 · ECE 1198 | 2:45 Göttingen station | 8h53 | 11:38 Copenhagen Central Station | 3 changes | |
ICE 778 · ECE 398 | 6:32 Göttingen station | 7h06 | 13:38 Copenhagen Central Station | 1 change | |
ICE 776 · RJ 384 | On time 8:33 Göttingen station | 9h05 | 17:38 Copenhagen Central Station | 1 change | |
ICE 776 · 11164 · IC 5758 · IC 50148 | 8:33 Göttingen station | 9h41 | 18:14 Copenhagen Central Station | 3 changes | |
ICE 776 · ECE 396 | On time 8:33 Göttingen station | 7h05 | 15:38 Copenhagen Central Station | 1 change | |
ICE 776 · S1 · RJ 384 | On time 8:33 Göttingen station | 9h05 | 17:38 Copenhagen Central Station | 2 changes | |
ICE 776 · ECE 396 · S E | 8:33 Göttingen station | 7h13 | 15:46 Vesterport st | 2 changes | |
ICE 686 · RJ 384 | On time 8:55 Göttingen station | 8h43 | 17:38 Copenhagen Central Station | 1 change | |
ICE 686 · 11164 · IC 5758 · IC 50148 | On time 8:55 Göttingen station | 9h19 | 18:14 Copenhagen Central Station | 3 changes | |
ICE 686 · S1 · RJ 384 | On time 8:55 Göttingen station | 8h43 | 17:38 Copenhagen Central Station | 2 changes | |
ICE 686 · 11164 · IC 5758 · IC 50148 | On time 8:55 Göttingen station | 9h27 | 18:22 Vesterport st | 4 changes | |
ICE 76 · RJ 384 | On time 9:33 Göttingen station | 8h05 | 17:38 Copenhagen Central Station | 1 change | |
ICE 76 · S1 · RJ 384 | On time 9:33 Göttingen station | 8h05 | 17:38 Copenhagen Central Station | 2 changes | |
ICE 886 · RJ 384 | On time 9:55 Göttingen station | 7h43 | 17:38 Copenhagen Central Station | 1 change | |
ICE 886 · RJ 384 · S E | On time 9:55 Göttingen station | 7h51 | 17:46 Vesterport st | 2 changes | |
ICE 774 · 11166 · RJ 384 | On time 10:33 Göttingen station | 7h05 | 17:38 Copenhagen Central Station | 2 changes | |
ICE 774 · 11166 · RJ 384 · S E | On time 10:33 Göttingen station | 7h13 | 17:46 Vesterport st | 3 changes | |
ECE 8 · 11168 · IC 5760 · IC 50156 | On time 11:33 Göttingen station | 8h41 | 20:14 Copenhagen Central Station | 3 changes | |
ECE 8 · 11168 · IC 5760 · IC 50156 | On time 11:33 Göttingen station | 8h55 | 20:28 Vesterport st | 4 changes | |
ICE 772 · ECE 394 | On time 12:33 Göttingen station | 7h05 | 19:38 Copenhagen Central Station | 1 change | |
ICE 772 · ECE 394 · S B | On time 12:33 Göttingen station | 7h15 | 19:48 Vesterport st | 2 changes | |
ICE 682 · 11172 · IC 5762 · IC 50164 | On time 12:59 Göttingen station | 9h15 | 22:14 Copenhagen Central Station | 3 changes | |
ICE 74 · 11172 · IC 5762 · IC 50164 | On time 13:33 Göttingen station | 8h41 | 22:14 Copenhagen Central Station | 3 changes | |
ICE 880 · RJ 382 | On time 13:59 Göttingen station | 7h39 | 21:38 Copenhagen Central Station | 1 change | |
ICE 770 · 11174 · RJ 382 | On time 14:33 Göttingen station | 7h05 | 21:38 Copenhagen Central Station | 2 changes | |
ICE 680 · 11176 · IC 5764 · IC 70172 | On time 14:59 Göttingen station | 9h50 | 0:49 Copenhagen Central Station | 3 changes | |
ICE 6 · 11176 · IC 5764 · IC 50172 | On time 15:33 Göttingen station | 8h41 | 0:14 Copenhagen Central Station | 3 changes | |
ICE 6 · 11176 · IC 5764 · IC 70172 | On time 15:33 Göttingen station | 9h16 | 0:49 Copenhagen Central Station | 3 changes | |
ICE 578 · ECE 392 | 16:33 Göttingen station | 7h04 | 23:37 Copenhagen Central Station | 1 change | |
ICE 578 · ECE 392 | 16:33 Göttingen station | 7h42 | 0:15 Copenhagen Central Station | 1 change | |
ICE 588 · 11180 · IC 5766 · IC 70182 | On time 16:55 Göttingen station | 10h19 | 3:14 Copenhagen Central Station | 3 changes | |
ICE 72 · 11180 · IC 5766 · IC 50182 | On time 17:33 Göttingen station | 8h53 | 2:26 Copenhagen Central Station | 3 changes | |
ICE 72 · 11180 · IC 5766 · IC 70182 | On time 17:33 Göttingen station | 9h41 | 3:14 Copenhagen Central Station | 3 changes | |
ICE 572 · 11152 · IC 5752 · ECE 1198 | On time 22:33 Göttingen station | 13h05 | 11:38 Copenhagen Central Station | 3 changes | |
82848 · 11152 · IC 5752 · IC 50124 | 23:11 Göttingen station | 13h03 | 12:14 Copenhagen Central Station | 4 changes | |
82848 · 11152 · IC 5752 · ECE 1198 | 23:11 Göttingen station | 12h27 | 11:38 Copenhagen Central Station | 4 changes | |
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Trains from Göttingen to Copenhagen run on average 7 times per day, taking around 7h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £44 but you can travel from only £32 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:48. The fastest train covers the 492 km distance in 7h 5m.
Distance 492 km |
Average train duration 7h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price £44 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 7h 5m |
First train 0:03 |
Last train 23:48 |
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Major art museum with Danish Golden Age works, French art and a fine sculpture collection. Excellent for a broad introduction to Nordic art.
National museum covering Danish history, Viking finds, antiquities and cultural treasures. Ideal for understanding the country's past in one place.
Contemporary art museum in the former West India Warehouse. A thoughtful stop for modern Nordic and international exhibitions by the waterfront.
Pedestrian shopping street linking major squares and historic lanes. Good for architecture, people-watching and easy access to central sights.
Former ramparts turned waterside park with paths, lawns and old fortifications. A relaxing green walk close to Christianshavn and the centre.
Large historic cemetery and park with tree-lined paths, notable graves and calm atmosphere. Popular with locals for walks in Nørrebro.
Open rye-bread sandwich topped with pickled herring, roast beef, prawns or eggs. A cornerstone of Danish lunch culture and classic Copenhagen eating.
Roast pork with crackling, served with potatoes and parsley sauce. Often cited as Denmark’s national dish and a staple of traditional home cooking.
Cold buttermilk soup with vanilla, lemon and crisp kammerjunkere biscuits. A much-loved Danish summer dessert with deep nostalgic appeal.
Refined waterfront dining focused on seasonal Nordic ingredients and an elegant tasting-menu experience in central Copenhagen.
Historic canal-side restaurant known for classic smørrebrød, herring and schnapps in a traditional Danish setting in Nyhavn.
Popular food hall for trying Danish specialities, craft beer and modern local snacks from multiple vendors in a lively casual space.
Very expensive for city breaks. Hotels, dining and drinks are pricier than in many European capitals, though public transport is efficient rather than cheap.
Service is usually included. Tipping is optional; round up or leave 5-10% for excellent restaurant service. Round up for taxis. Cafés usually do not expect tips.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Göttingen to Copenhagen 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 Copenhagen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Göttingen to Copenhagen trains use the Göttingen to København Hovedb. station pair. Use this guide to compare Göttingen and Copenhagen train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Göttingen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Mannamia, Europic, Efes Döner, Bratwurst Glöckle
Wi-Fi is available at Göttingen. ATMs are available at Göttingen.
Ticket office support is available at Göttingen. Information desks are available at Göttingen.
Luggage storage is available at Göttingen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Göttingen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Göttingen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Göttingen.
Nearby hotels include Kasseler Hof, Hotel Schiffer, B&B Hotel Göttingen-City.
København Hovedb. has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Frk. Barners Kælder, Tivoli Food Hall
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at København Hovedb.. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at København Hovedb.. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at København Hovedb.: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at København Hovedb.: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at København Hovedb.: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Astoria, Copenhagen Plaza Hotel, Hotel Ansgar.
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