Lowest Prices
We partner with the top coach & train carriers to bring you the best deals.
Best Travel Options
We help you find & compare the best buses & trains in one place.
Quick & Easy Booking
Book trips quickly with a simple, hassle-free checkout – online & on our app.
Fast Customer Support
We don’t monkey around. We respond within minutes to help you out.
Trip Summary
You can pick from 20 daily train trips between Lucerne and Göttingen. The average train journey from Lucerne to Göttingen takes 7 hours, but some Deutsche Bahn train trips are as short as 5 hours and 44 minutes.
| Distance | 319 mi (513 km) |
| Fastest train | 6h 0m |
| Lowest price | €73.95 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Lucerne to Göttingen?
2 train services operate from Lucerne to Göttingen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company usually has more trains scheduled, with 11 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn | 9 | 7h 31m | €134.09 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 11 | 7h 21m | €123.96 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Lucerne to Göttingen start from €74, and on average cost . Daily there are 11 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Göttingen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Lucerne leaves from Luzern . And in Göttingen trains arrive at Train Station .
From Lucerne to Göttingen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 7 hours and 21 minutes. If you are looking to get to Göttingen faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 6 hours and 0 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Lucerne and Göttingen is approximately 319 miles, or 513 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 7 hours, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 5 hours and 44 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Lucerne to Göttingen on Friday. Tickets for Friday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Friday. Friday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Lucerne at 00:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 23:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 20 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Göttingen to Lucerne.
City Information
Göttingen
Image credit: Pixabay
Image credit: Wolf Gang
Link to image attribution
Image credit: Shepherd1977
Link to image attributionGöttingen is a city in central Germany, and its highlight is the University of Göttingen, founded in 1737. The university was once the most-visited university in Europe. Its grand splendor is still visible today, especially in the Göttingen State and University Library and its Old Botanical Garden.
The city center of Göttingen is another lovely spot to stroll around, with its many picturesque buildings and charming cobblestone streets. To explore the history and cultural significance of the city, check out the Göttingen City Museum. Make sure to stop in the marketplace in front of the Old Town Hall, too. In the corner of the square, you'll find Vierkirchenblick, a metal plate in the ground from which you can see the four most important churches in Göttingen.
Although Göttingen is relatively far from any of Germany's most significant cities, robust transportation still makes traveling there a breeze. Frequent Deutsche Bahn trains connect the city to Hamburg, Munich, Cologne, Antwerp, and more. Intercity buses operated by FlixBus and Sindbad offer additional ground travel at very affordable prices.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Lucerne?
Main departure station: Luzern
There is one train station in Lucerne.
All train stations in Lucerne:
Luzern
Where is the train station in Göttingen?
Image credit: onnola
Link to image attributionMain arrival station: Train Station
Göttingen has one train station.
Train stations in Göttingen:
Train Station
Get around town with Moovit
Need a return trip from Göttingen to Lucerne?
Search Train Tickets
Wanderu is the simplest way to book bus and train travel.
With just a quick search on Wanderu, you can compare bus and train schedules and prices from hundreds of travel companies in one convenient place to find the trip that works best for you. Wanderu’s simple checkout process makes it easy to book cheap bus and train tickets hassle-free and with no additional fees. Most importantly, as Wanderu is an official partner of all leading bus and train companies, we always have the best bus and train deals out there.
Book coaches and trains on the go with the Wanderu app.
Download our app and snag the best travel deals across North America & Europe.Learn more