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

The cheapest way to get from Göttingen to Hamburg is to rideshare which costs €7 - €17 and takes 3h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Göttingen to Hamburg is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs €50 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Göttingen and Hamburg?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Göttingen central bus station station and arriving at Hamburg central bus station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Göttingen and Hamburg?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Göttingen and arriving at Hamburg Hbf. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 56m.

How far is it from Göttingen to Hamburg?

The distance between Göttingen and Hamburg is 276 km. The road distance is 263.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Göttingen to Hamburg without a car is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs €50 - €220.

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

The train from Göttingen to Hamburg Hbf takes 1h 56m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Göttingen to Hamburg bus from?

Göttingen to Hamburg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Göttingen central bus station.

Where do I catch the Göttingen to Hamburg train from?

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

Train or bus from Göttingen to Hamburg?

The best way to get from Göttingen to Hamburg is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs €50 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €40 and takes 3h 45m.

Where does the Göttingen to Hamburg bus arrive?

Göttingen to Hamburg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hamburg central bus station.

Where does the Göttingen to Hamburg train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Göttingen to Hamburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Göttingen to Hamburg is 264 km. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Göttingen to Hamburg.

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

Book your Göttingen to Hamburg train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Hamburg?

There are 1650+ hotels available in Hamburg.

Can I share a ride from Göttingen to Hamburg?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Göttingen and Hamburg. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Göttingen to Hamburg - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Göttingen to Hamburg by train, bus, night train, car, or rideshare

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Göttingen to Hamburg Hbftrain 20 / ...
1h 56m
€50–220
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Göttingen to Hamburgrideshare 264.1 km
3h 2m
€7–17
Bus
1. Take the bus from Göttingen central bus station to Hamburg central bus stationbus FlixBus N24
3h 45m
€22–40
Night train
1. Take the nighttrain from Goettingen to Hamburg Hbfnighttrain Nj
2h 29m
€23–93
Drive 263.9 km
1. Drive from Göttingen to Hamburgcar 263.9 km
2h 22m
€38–54
Train via Hanover
1. Take the train from Göttingen to Langenhagen Bahnhof Mittetrain Re2
2. Take the train from Langenhagen Mitte to Buchholz(Nordheide)train Rb
4h 23m
€61–124

Göttingen to Hamburg by train

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Distance: 276.4 km
Duration: 1h 56m

What companies run services between Göttingen, Germany and Hamburg, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Göttingen to Hamburg Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €50–220 and the journey takes 1h 56m. Österreichische Bundesbahnen also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Göttingen central bus station to Hamburg central bus station twice daily. Tickets cost €22–40 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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