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Trip Summary
You can pick from 30 daily train trips between Göttingen and Leverkusen. The average train journey from Göttingen to Leverkusen takes 4 hours and 35 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train trips are as short as 3 hours and 30 minutes.
Distance | 130 mi (209 km) |
Fastest train | 3h 30m |
Lowest price | $42.42 |
Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company |
Train lines | 3 |
Train service from Göttingen to Leverkusen
- DB Intercity-Express tickets: $75 one-way
- Deutsche Bahn tickets: $84 one-way
- Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company tickets: $42 one-way
Which train should you take from Göttingen to Leverkusen?
There are 3 train lines with service from Göttingen to Leverkusen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 28 trains each day.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
DB Intercity-Express | 2 | 4h 35m | $75.13 |
Deutsche Bahn | 3 | 4h 26m | $86.80 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 28 | 4h 36m | $87.08 |
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 Leverkusen start from $42, and on average cost . Daily there are 28 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Leverkusen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Göttingen leaves from Train Station . And in Leverkusen trains arrive at Leverkusen-Rheindorf and 2 other train stations.
From Göttingen to Leverkusen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 4 hours and 36 minutes. If you are looking to get to Leverkusen faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 3 hours and 30 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers 96 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Leverkusen.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Göttingen and Leverkusen is approximately 130 miles, or 209 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 4 hours and 35 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 3 hours and 30 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.
Sunday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Göttingen to Leverkusen. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Sunday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Sunday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Göttingen at 1:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 11:00pm. 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 30 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 Leverkusen 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.
Leverkusen
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Leverkusen is a small city in the west of Germany. This comparatively young city owes much of its growth to the chemical and pharmaceutical industry.
Although Leverkusen may not be on your radar, what puts this city on the map is the BayArena. Around 30,000 football fans gather at the arena to watch Bayer Leverkusen play, and daily tours are available for those who arrive when it's not a match day.
Another popular attraction in the city is the impressive Japanese Gardens. You'll quickly forget which continent you're in while you stroll through these serene gardens with koi ponds, small wooden bridges, Japanese maple trees, and lanterns. The tea pavilion in the center makes for great photos, especially when the surrounding trees blossom.
If you're in town to shop, visit the vast Rathaus-Galerie mall to indulge in shopping the German and international brands and dining at one of the many cafes and restaurants.
Leverkusen is located close to two international airports, Cologne-Bonn and Dusseldorf. High-speed trains run to these cities, and slower regional trains offer connections to Leverkusen. Other destinations throughout Europe are accessible via rail or intercity bus, so continuing from Leverkusen to Brussels or Amsterdam is a piece of cake.
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 Leverkusen?
Main arrival station: Opladen
There are more train stations and stops in Leverkusen than most cities. Most trains from Göttingen will stop at one (or more) of the 3 following stations in Leverkusen:
All train stations in Leverkusen:
Opladen
Leverkusen-Rheindorf
Leverkusen-Küppersteg
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