The average train between Cologne and Göttingen takes 3h 41m and the fastest train takes 3h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne to Göttingen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Cologne and Göttingen. The earliest departure is at 5:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Göttingen at 11:03 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Göttingen. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Göttingen station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
Cologne to Göttingen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne to Göttingen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Göttingen station.
Book your Cologne to Göttingen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Cologne and Göttingen is 218.1 km. The road distance is 414 km.
You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Göttingen via Frankfurt in around 3h 16m.