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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nuremberg to Göttingen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £25 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 8m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £25, while a train costs an average of £68.
Distance: 246 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£68 Average Price | £25 Average Price Cheapest | £41 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 8m Average total duration Fastest 2h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 43m Average total duration 5h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Nuremberg to Göttingen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Nuremberg to Göttingen:
A coach is £43 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nuremberg to Göttingen costing on average £68.
Other travel options to Göttingen take longer:
Coach takes on average 5h 43m.
You'll arrive about 1h 14m sooner (2h 38m by train vs 3h 52m by car). Tickets start at around £68 compared to roughly £41 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
How to get to Göttingen from Nuremberg by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Nuremberg 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 Nuremberg to Göttingen.
This is compared to other travel options from Nuremberg to Göttingen:
A coach is £43 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nuremberg to Göttingen costing on average £68.
Other travel options to Göttingen take longer:
Coach takes on average 5h 43m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nuremberg and Göttingen as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.
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