What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Göttingen?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Göttingen is to bus which costs €50 - €70 and takes 8h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Göttingen?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Göttingen is to drive which takes 4h 25m and costs €95 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Göttingen?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Göttingen station. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Göttingen central bus station via Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Göttingen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Basel Bad Bf and arriving at Göttingen. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 35m.

How far is it from Basel to Göttingen?

The distance between Basel and Göttingen is 563 km. The road distance is 541.5 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Göttingen without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Göttingen without a car is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs €100 - €210.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Göttingen?

The train from Basel Bad Bf to Göttingen takes 4h 35m including transfers and departs every two hours.

Where do I catch the Basel to Göttingen bus from?

Basel to Göttingen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Göttingen train from?

Basel to Göttingen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel Bad Bf station.

Train or bus from Basel to Göttingen?

The best way to get from Basel to Göttingen is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs €100 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €70 and takes 8h 50m.

Where does the Basel to Göttingen bus arrive?

Basel to Göttingen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt central train station.

Where does the Basel to Göttingen train arrive?

Basel to Göttingen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Göttingen station.

Can I drive from Basel to Göttingen?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Göttingen is 541 km. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Basel to Göttingen.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Göttingen?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Basel to Göttingen?

Book your Basel to Göttingen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Göttingen?

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Basel to Göttingen - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Basel to Göttingen by train, bus, night train, car, train (Trenitalia), or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Göttingentrain 20N / ...
4h 35m
€100–210
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the nighttrain from Basel Bad Bf to Goettingennighttrain Nj
6h 24m
€35–110
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Frankfurt central train stationbus FlixBus N487 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Göttingen central bus stationbus 198 / ...
8h 50m
€53–65
Drive 541.5 km
1. Drive from Basel to Göttingencar 541.5 km
4h 25m
€97–140
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Göttingentrain 20 / ...
5h 3m
€101–223
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Frankfurttrain Ice
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Kassel Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Kassel Hauptbahnhof to Göttingentrain
7h 49m
Fly Basel to Hannover Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane BSL - HAJ
2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Göttingentrain
6h 42m
€130–304
Fly Basel to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Göttingentrain
5h 44m
€164–389
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Hannover Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane ZRH - HAJ
3. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Göttingentrain
6h 6m
€170–411
Fly Basel to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane BSL - HAM
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Göttingentrain
6h 32m
€101–378
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Göttingentrain
6h 58m
€164–346

Basel to Göttingen by train

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Distance: 562.6 km
Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Göttingen, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Basel Bad Bf to Göttingen every 3 hours. Tickets cost €100–210 and the journey takes 4h 35m. Österreichische Bundesbahnen also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Göttingen central bus station via Frankfurt central train station in around 8h 50m.

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