How far is it from Göttingen to Cologne?

The distance between Göttingen and Cologne is 184 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Göttingen to Cologne?

The drive from Göttingen to Cologne takes approximately 3 h 10 min by car.

The fastest route from Göttingen to Cologne covers 184 mi with a driving time of approximately 3 h 10 min.

Cologne lies roughly to the west of Göttingen.

The drive from Göttingen to Cologne mainly follows A 7, A 44, A 1. The longest single stretch is 89 mi on A 44.

Towns on the route from Göttingen to Cologne include Ziegenhagen, Kassel, Unna, Dortmund, Bergisch Gladbach.

Distance: 184 miDuration: 3 h 10 min

Driving from Göttingen to Cologne takes about 3 h 10 min via A 44. The distance is 184 mi. The straight-line distance is 136 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Göttingen, Kassel, Unna, Essen, Köln. Driving directions

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The return trip from Cologne to Göttingen covers roughly the same distance, 184 mi.

Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 16 August 2026.

How far is it from Göttingen to Cologne?: The distance between Göttingen and Cologne is 184 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Göttingen to Cologne?: The drive from Göttingen to Cologne takes approximately 3 h 10 min by car.
What is the best route from Göttingen to Cologne?: The fastest route from Göttingen to Cologne covers 184 mi with a driving time of approximately 3 h 10 min.
Which direction is Cologne from Göttingen?: Cologne lies roughly to the west of Göttingen.
Which roads does the route from Göttingen to Cologne follow?: The drive from Göttingen to Cologne mainly follows A 7, A 44, A 1. The longest single stretch is 89 mi on A 44.
Which towns do you pass between Göttingen and Cologne?: Towns on the route from Göttingen to Cologne include Ziegenhagen, Kassel, Unna, Dortmund, Bergisch Gladbach.