The average train between Göttingen Station and Cologne takes 3h 43m and the fastest train takes 3h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Göttingen Station to Cologne. 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 every 4 hours between Göttingen Station and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 6:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Göttingen Station is at 6:52 PM which arrives into Cologne at 10:14 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

3h 22m • 1 change

3h 47m • 1 change

3h 22m • 1 change

3h 47m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Göttingen Station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Göttingen Station station and arriving at Cologne station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
Göttingen Station to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Göttingen station.
Göttingen Station to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Book your Göttingen Station to Cologne train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Göttingen Station and Cologne is 217.8 km. The road distance is 414 km.
You can take a train from Göttingen to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Frankfurt in around 3h 37m.