The average train between Heidelberg and Göttingen takes 2h 56m and the fastest train takes 2h 48m. There is an hourly train service from Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg and Göttingen. The earliest departure is at 5:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Heidelberg is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Göttingen at 11:03 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Göttingen. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg station and arriving at Göttingen station via Göttingen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
Heidelberg to Göttingen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Heidelberg to Göttingen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Göttingen station.
Book your Heidelberg to Göttingen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and DB Regio Stuttgart.
The distance between Heidelberg and Göttingen is 252.3 km. The road distance is 331 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Göttingen hourly. Tickets cost €55–250 and the journey takes 2h 28m. Österreichische Bundesbahnen also services this route twice a week.