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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Geneva to Göttingen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £72 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 45m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £72, while a flight costs an average of £499.
Distance: 655 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
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£99 Average Price | £72 Average Price Cheapest | £499 Average Price | £167 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 30m Average total duration 8h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 43m Average total duration 15h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration Fastest 2h 45m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | 2.0 - 3.9kg 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 Geneva to Göttingen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Göttingen:
A coach is £27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Göttingen costing on average £99.
A coach is £427 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Göttingen costing on average £499.
Other travel options to Göttingen take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 30m.
Coach takes on average 15h 43m.
The journey is about 42m faster (8h 0m by train vs 8h 42m by car) and roughly £68 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£99 vs £167). 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 Geneva by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Geneva 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 Geneva to Göttingen.
This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Göttingen:
A coach is £27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Göttingen costing on average £99.
A coach is £427 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Göttingen costing on average £499.
Other travel options to Göttingen take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 30m.
Coach takes on average 15h 43m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Geneva and Göttingen as scheduled services by coach, train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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