The average train between Göttingen and Cologne takes 3h 49m and the fastest train takes 3h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Göttingen 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 hourly between Göttingen and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 3:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Göttingen is at 10:29 PM which arrives into Cologne at 7:14 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Göttingen to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Göttingen station and arriving at Cologne station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
Göttingen to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Göttingen station.
Göttingen to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Book your Göttingen to Cologne train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Göttingen and Cologne is 218.1 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.