The cheapest and fastest trains from Frankfurt am Main to Göttingen
Cheapest price
$37
Average price
$75
Fastest journey
1 h 45 m
Average duration
1 h 45 m
Trains per day
51
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 $75 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $37.
Of the 51 trains that leave Frankfurt am Main for Göttingen every day 28 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 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 45 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 45 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 790
S9 · ICE 590 · 24248 · 24040
ICE 792
ICE 792
ICE 70
ICE 70
ICE 574
ECE 4
ICE 6
ICE 8Travel 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 $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 10m. 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 $13, and a train costs an average of $13.
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 tomorrow, Saturday, 7 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
S9 · ICE 774 | On time 7:15 am Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2h16 | 9:31 am Göttingen station | 1 change | |
ICE 994 | On time 7:20 am Frankfurt South station | 1h47 | 9:07 am Göttingen station | 0 changesdirect | |
24319+ ICE 376 | On time 7:46 am Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h17 | 10:03 am Göttingen station | 1 change | |
ICE 774 | On time 7:46 am Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h45 | 9:31 am Göttingen station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 376 | On time 8:15 am Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h48 | 10:03 am Göttingen station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 11 · ICE 8 | On time 8:15 am Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h16 | 10:31 am Göttingen station | 1 change | |
ICE 8 | On time 8:46 am Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h45 | 10:31 am Göttingen station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 992 | On time 9:09 am Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h58 | 11:07 am Göttingen station | 0 changesdirect | |
S9 · ICE 772 | On time 9:15 am Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2h16 | 11:31 am Göttingen station | 1 change | |
ICE 992 | On time 9:20 am Frankfurt South station | 1h47 | 11:07 am Göttingen station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 772 | On time 9:46 am Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h45 | 11:31 am Göttingen station | 0 changesdirect | |
24325+ ICE 374 | On time 9:46 am Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h17 | 12:03 pm Göttingen station | 1 change | |
ICE 13 · ICE 74 | On time 10:15 am Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h16 | 12:31 pm Göttingen station | 1 change | |
ICE 374 | On time 10:15 am Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h48 | 12:03 pm Göttingen station | 0 changesdirect | |
24327+ ICE 798 | On time 10:46 am Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h21 | 1:07 pm Göttingen station | 1 change | |
ICE 74 | On time 10:46 am Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h45 | 12:31 pm Göttingen station | 0 changesdirect | |
S9 · ICE 770 | On time 11:15 am Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2h16 | 1:31 pm Göttingen station | 1 change | |
ICE 798 | On time 11:20 am Frankfurt South station | 1h47 | 1:07 pm Göttingen station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 770 | On time 11:46 am Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h45 | 1:31 pm Göttingen station | 0 changesdirect | |
24331+ ICE 372 | On time 11:46 am Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h17 | 2:03 pm Göttingen station | 1 change | |
ICE 372 | On time 12:15 pm Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h48 | 2:03 pm Göttingen station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 15 · ICE 6 | On time 12:15 pm Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h16 | 2:31 pm Göttingen station | 1 change | |
ICE 6 | On time 12:46 pm Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h45 | 2:31 pm Göttingen station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 796 | On time 1:09 pm Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h58 | 3:07 pm Göttingen station | 0 changesdirect | |
S9 · ICE 578 | On time 1:15 pm Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2h16 | 3:31 pm Göttingen station | 1 change | |
ICE 796 | On time 1:20 pm Frankfurt South station | 1h47 | 3:07 pm Göttingen station | 0 changesdirect | |
24339+ ICE 370 | On time 1:46 pm Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h17 | 4:03 pm Göttingen station | 1 change | |
ICE 578 | On time 1:46 pm Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h45 | 3:31 pm Göttingen station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 370 | On time 2:15 pm Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h48 | 4:03 pm Göttingen station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 315 · ICE 72 | On time 2:15 pm Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h16 | 4:31 pm Göttingen station | 1 change | |
24349+ ICE 794 | On time 2:46 pm Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h21 | 5:07 pm Göttingen station | 1 change | |
ICE 72 | On time 2:46 pm Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h45 | 4:31 pm Göttingen station | 0 changesdirect | |
S9 · ICE 576 | On time 3:15 pm Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2h16 | 5:31 pm Göttingen station | 1 change | |
ICE 794 | On time 3:20 pm Frankfurt South station | 1h47 | 5:07 pm Göttingen station | 0 changesdirect | |
24365+ ICE 278 | On time 3:46 pm Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h17 | 6:03 pm Göttingen station | 1 change | |
ICE 576 | On time 3:46 pm Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h45 | 5:31 pm Göttingen station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 17 · ECE 4 | On time 4:15 pm Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h16 | 6:31 pm Göttingen station | 1 change | |
ICE 278 | On time 4:15 pm Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h48 | 6:03 pm Göttingen station | 0 changesdirect | |
ECE 4 | On time 4:46 pm Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h45 | 6:31 pm Göttingen station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 792 | On time 5:09 pm Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h58 | 7:07 pm Göttingen station | 0 changesdirect | |
S9 · ICE 574 | On time 5:15 pm Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2h16 | 7:31 pm Göttingen station | 1 change | |
ICE 792 | On time 5:20 pm Frankfurt South station | 1h47 | 7:07 pm Göttingen station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 574 | On time 5:46 pm Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h45 | 7:31 pm Göttingen station | 0 changesdirect | |
24357+ ICE 276 | On time 5:46 pm Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h17 | 8:03 pm Göttingen station | 1 change | |
ICE 276 | On time 6:15 pm Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h48 | 8:03 pm Göttingen station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 317 · ICE 70 | On time 6:15 pm Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h16 | 8:31 pm Göttingen station | 1 change | |
ICE 70 | 6:46 pm Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h45 | 8:31 pm Göttingen station | 0 changesdirect | |
24359+ ICE 790 | 6:46 pm Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h23 | 9:09 pm Göttingen station | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Frankfurt am Main to Göttingen
Trains from Frankfurt am Main to Göttingen run on average 19 times per day, taking around 2h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $13 if you book in advance.
There are 11 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 41m.
Distance 181 km |
Average train duration 2h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 |
Trains per day 19 |
Direct trains 11 |
Fastest train 1h 41m |
First train 00:04 |
Last train 23:57 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain from Frankfurt am Main to Göttingen trainsDeutsche Bahn, FlixTrain trains will get you between Frankfurt am Main and Göttingen from $13. 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
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.
- 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
- 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


