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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Göttingen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £40 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 44m. 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 £40, while a flight costs an average of £506.
Distance: 474 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
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£124 Average Price | £40 Average Price Cheapest | £506 Average Price | £126 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 18m Average total duration 4h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 46m Average total duration 10h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 44m Average total duration Fastest 2h 44m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Basel to Göttingen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Göttingen:
A coach is £85 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Göttingen costing on average £124.
A coach is £466 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Göttingen costing on average £506.
Other travel options to Göttingen take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 18m.
Coach takes on average 10h 46m.
The journey is about 1h 6m faster (4h 48m by train vs 5h 54m by car) and roughly £3 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£124 vs £126). 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.
How to get to Göttingen from Basel by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Basel to Göttingen is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Göttingen are Kassel, Hanover, Brunswick, Hildesheim and Paderborn. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Göttingen on Omio.
Kassel is known for documenta and the vast Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe, which give the city an artistic and green character. With Brothers Grimm connections and broad parkland, it feels thoughtful, spacious and culturally focused.
Hanover is known for major trade fairs, elegant gardens and a relaxed, green cityscape. The Herrenhausen Gardens, Maschsee and a polished centre give it a calm character with culture close at hand.
Brunswick is a historic city in Lower Saxony known for its medieval heritage and Henry the Lion. Around Burgplatz, museums, old-town streets and a lively student scene give it a thoughtful, relaxed character.
Hildesheim is known for its UNESCO-listed churches and carefully rebuilt market square. The city combines Romanesque heritage, half-timbered streets and a relaxed student atmosphere.
Paderborn is known for the springs of the River Pader, its cathedral and its strong university presence. Historic streets and churches give it a traditional feel, while modern technology and student life keep the city lively.
Travel to Göttingen easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Basel to Göttingen.
This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Göttingen:
A coach is £85 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Göttingen costing on average £124.
A coach is £466 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Göttingen costing on average £506.
Other travel options to Göttingen take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 18m.
Coach takes on average 10h 46m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Basel and Göttingen as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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