TRAVEL INFORMATION

Travelling to Goettingen: How to reach the city

By plane: The nearest airport is Hannover, but you will often find cheaper tickets to fly into Frankfurt International Airport. Hannover Airport has regular train connections to Goettingen (with transfer at Hannover central train station). Frankfurt Airport has its own train station with direct train connections to Goettingen (however some train connections require a transfer at Frankfurt central train station). Travelling by plane within Germany is generally not practical, as this often takes more time than taking the train.

By train: Most IC (Intercity) and ICE (Intercity Express) trains on the North/South, East/West routes stop in Goettingen. There is a direct train from Frankfurt Airport. Train Travel Planner (by "Deutsche Bahn") to Station: "Goettingen"

By car: Goettingen is located directly off the 'Autobahn' A7, a major north to south motorway between Hannover and Kassel. There are two Goettingen exits. Please consult a map for the most convenient exit.
Use the route service of Google Maps and let it show you the way to Goettingen and the "Wilhelmsplatz" in Goettingen with the venue.

Accessibility of the Venue:
How to reach the venue "Alte Mensa" at the "Wilhelmsplatz"

By foot from Train Station Goettingen: You can reach the "Wilhelmsplatz" with the Conference and Event Centre "Alte Mensa" in a few minutes by foot. Use the route service of Google Maps and let it show you the way from "Göttingen Station" to the "Wilhelmsplatz".

Parking: There are NO parking possibilities directly located at the "Wilhelmsplatz". The nearest car park is at the "Albani Church/Town Hall" on the so called "Albani Square".

Local Bus service at Goettingen:
Service of the Goettingen public bus transport system
The station closest to the "Wilhelmsplatz" is the station "Juedenstrasse"

Local Taxi/Cab service at Goettingen:
Please use the "TAXI.de-APP" for booking a taxi.
Taxi call by phone +49 (0) 551 69300

Air Taxi Service at Goettingen:
Not available yet. To be established after the IAM Symposium 2025.

The participants are responsible for their own daily travel to the event location. There is no shuttle service to any hotels.