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Trip Summary
You can pick from 19 daily train trips between Lahr and Göttingen. The average train journey from Lahr to Göttingen takes 5 hours, but some Deutsche Bahn train trips are as short as 3 hours and 51 minutes.
Distance | 239 mi (385 km) |
Fastest train | 4h 0m |
Lowest price | €41.73 |
Trains per day | 1 |
Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
Train lines | 3 |
Which train should you take from Lahr to Göttingen?
There are 3 train lines with service from Lahr to Göttingen. Deutsche Bahn is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 17 trains each day.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
DB Intercity | 1 | 4h 32m | €73.09 |
Deutsche Bahn | 17 | 4h 51m | €92.64 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 1 | 4h 14m | €94.01 |
Deutsche Bahn IC is the German railway's long-distance train service provider with service across Germany and neighboring countries, including the Netherlands, Denmark, Switzerland, and Poland. Onboard amenities include restrooms, power outlets, and a restaurant car where passengers can purchase drinks, snacks, and meals.
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Lahr to Göttingen start from €94, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Göttingen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Lahr leaves from Lahr(Schwarzw) . And in Göttingen trains arrive at Train Station .
From Lahr to Göttingen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 4 hours and 14 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 4 hours and 0 minutes.
If you are looking to travel to Göttingen on a weekend there is typically one Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company scheduled trip per day, which will cost for a one-way weekend reservation from Lahr.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Lahr and Göttingen is approximately 239 miles, or 385 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 5 hours, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 3 hours and 51 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 Lahr to Göttingen on Thursday. Tickets for Thursday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Thursday. Thursday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Lahr at 00:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 20:00. 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 19 scheduled trains on most days. There is one direct train, which you can stay on for the entire journey from Lahr to Göttingen. In contrast, taking a non-direct train would require you to transfer trains during your trip.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Göttingen to Lahr.
City Information
Göttingen
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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 Lahr?
Main departure station: Lahr(Schwarzw)
There is one train station in Lahr.
All train stations in Lahr:
Lahr(Schwarzw)
Where is the train station in Göttingen?
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Link to image attributionMain arrival station: Train Station
Göttingen has one train station.
Train stations in Göttingen:
Train Station
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