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Trip Summary
65 trains operate daily from Göttingen to Trier. The train trip from Göttingen to Trier is usually about 6 hours and 47 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can get you there in as little as 5 hours and 49 minutes.
Distance | 190 mi (305 km) |
Fastest train | 5h 49m |
Lowest price | €36.14 |
Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
Train lines | 4 |
Which train should you take from Göttingen to Trier?
There are 4 train lines with service from Göttingen to Trier. Deutsche Bahn is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 61 trains each day.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
DB Intercity-Express | 1 | 6h 12m | €30.68 |
Deutsche Bahn | 61 | 6h 50m | €36.57 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 8 | 6h 26m | €33.64 |
FlixTrain | 1 | 7h 34m | €21.52 |
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 Trier start from €25, and on average cost . Daily there are 8 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Trier. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Göttingen leaves from Train Station . And in Trier trains arrive at Ehrang Ort and 4 other train stations.
From Göttingen to Trier train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 6 hours and 26 minutes. If you are looking to get to Trier faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 5 hours and 49 minutes.
Part of the FlixBus family, FlixTrain launched in 2018 to offer affordable and sustainable train travel in Germany. Its trains provide Wi-Fi, power outlets, air conditioning, onboard restrooms, and access to an entertainment portal full of movies, games, and music. In addition, each passenger gets a guaranteed seat, so you don't have to worry about standing in any aisles. FlixTrain operates 1 daily trips to Trier from Göttingen. The train usually departs from Train Station in Göttingen and arrives at Kürenzer Straße in Trier after about 7 hours and 34 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Göttingen and Trier is approximately 190 miles, or 305 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 6 hours and 47 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 5 hours and 49 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.
Trains departing from Göttingen to Trier tend to have the most passengers on Friday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Friday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Friday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Göttingen at 01:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 22:00. 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 65 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 Trier 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 Trier?
Main arrival station: Ehrang
There are more train stations and stops in Trier than most cities. Most trains from Göttingen will stop at one (or more) of the 6 following stations in Trier:
Train stations in Trier:
Ehrang
Quint
Ehrang Ort
Pfalzel
Train Station
Kürenzer Straße
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