There are 7 ways to get from Göttingen to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) by train, bus, night train, car or plane
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Recommended option
Train • 1h 57m
Cheapest option
Bus • 4h
5 alternative options
Train via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf • 2h 29m
Train via Kassel • 4h 21m
Night train • 2h 29m
Drive • 2h 3m
Train, fly • 3h 12m
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Göttingen to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is to bus which costs €14 - €17 and takes 4h.
The fastest way to get from Göttingen to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is to train which takes 1h 57m and costs €45 - €65.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Göttingen ZOB and arriving at Frankfurt. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Göttingen and arriving at Frankfurt. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 57m.
The distance between Göttingen and Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is 191 km. The road distance is 239.6 km.
The best way to get from Göttingen to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) without a car is to train which takes 1h 57m and costs €45 - €65.
The train from Göttingen to Frankfurt takes 1h 57m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Göttingen to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Göttingen ZOB station.
Göttingen to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Göttingen station.
The best way to get from Göttingen to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is to train which takes 1h 57m and costs €45 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €14 - €17 and takes 4h.

- Distance: 190.6 km
- Duration: 1h 57m
What companies run services between Göttingen, Germany and Frankfurt Airport (FRA), Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express operates a train from Göttingen to Frankfurt every 4 hours. Tickets cost €45 - €65 and the journey takes 1h 57m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Göttingen ZOB to Frankfurt twice daily. Tickets cost €14 - €17 and the journey takes 4h.

- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Hannover to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €85 - €340

German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Göttingen to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45 - €65
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Göttingen to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45 - €65
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Göttingen to Hannover Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €25 - €35
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn

- Phone
- +49 561 766396-0
- info@cantus-bahn.de
- Website
- cantus-bahn.de
Train from Goettingen to Kassel Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- cantus Verkehrsgesellschaft mbH

- Phone
- 0800 44 33 700
- Website
- hlb-online.de
Train from Kassel Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- HLB Hessische Landesbahn GmbH

Deutsche Bahn’s regional network is made up of IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional-Express), RB (Regionalbahn) and S-Bahn trains. Ticket prices are fixed and there’s no seat reservations – just turn up, buy a ticket and jump on the next train. All regional trains depart regularly and connect to local and long-distance services.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 311682904
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Kassel Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30 - €45
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regional

- Phone
- +49 581 97164164
- presse@der-metronom.de
- Website
- der-metronom.de
Train from Goettingen to Hannover Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- metronom

- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixtrain.com
Train from Göttingen station to Hanover central station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €7 - €10
- Website
- Flixtrain

One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Göttingen ZOB to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €14 - €17
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
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The quickest flight from Hannover Airport to Frankfurt Airport is the direct flight which takes 55 min.
Göttingen to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt station.
Göttingen to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Frankfurt station.
Yes, the driving distance between Göttingen to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is 240 km. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Göttingen to Frankfurt Airport (FRA).
Lufthansa offers flights from Hannover Airport to Frankfurt Airport.
Book your Göttingen to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Göttingen to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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