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Trip Summary
38 trains operate daily from Göttingen to Paderborn. The train trip from Göttingen to Paderborn is usually about 2 hours and 57 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can get you there in as little as one hour and 52 minutes.
Distance | 51 mi (82 km) |
Fastest train | 1h 52m |
Lowest price | €20.02 |
Trains per day | 14 |
Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company |
Train lines | 3 |
Which train should you take from Göttingen to Paderborn?
There are 3 train lines with service from Göttingen to Paderborn. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 23 trains each day.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
DB Intercity-Express | 18 | 3h 23m | €36.35 |
Deutsche Bahn | 17 | 2h 53m | €32.00 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 23 | 2h 42m | €29.47 |
The most popular Deutsche Bahn ICE routes travel to Berlin, Cologne, Paris, and Munich. Seating is spacious with a good amount of legroom, and onboard amenities include complimentary WiFi, restrooms, and a restaurant car selling beverages, snacks, sandwiches, and hot meals. Unlike the rest of the Deutsche Bahn network, ticket prices on Deutsche Bahn ICE services are not based on a per-kilometer rate but on specific station-to-station links.
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Göttingen to Paderborn start from €20, and on average cost . Daily there are 23 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Paderborn. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Göttingen leaves from Train Station . And in Paderborn trains arrive at Paderborn Nord and 4 other train stations.
From Göttingen to Paderborn train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 2 hours and 42 minutes. If you are looking to get to Paderborn faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 1 hours and 52 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Göttingen to Paderborn 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 Göttingen at 04:00 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 38 scheduled trains on most days. 14 of these are direct connections to Paderborn. While direct trains may still make stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains at any point. If you're looking to get to your destination faster, a direct train is the convenient and time-efficient choice.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Paderborn to Göttingen.
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 Göttingen?
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Link to image attributionMain departure station: Train Station
There is one train station in Göttingen.
All train stations in Göttingen:
Train Station
Where is the train station in Paderborn?
Main arrival station: Sennelager
There are more train stations and stops in Paderborn than most cities. Most trains from Göttingen will stop at one (or more) of the 5 following stations in Paderborn:
Train stations in Paderborn:
Sennelager
Paderborn-Schloss Neuhaus
Paderborn Central Station
Paderborn Kasseler Tor
Paderborn Nord
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