How to travel from Berlin to Gotha

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Compare train and bus for Berlin to Gotha

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Gotha among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 13m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, and a train costs an average of $33.

Distance: 159 miles (256 km)

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$78

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$33

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$59

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2h 43m

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2h 13m

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4h 5m

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3h 35m

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3h 43m

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0.3 - 0.6kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Berlin to Gotha is a bus with an average price of $33 (€26).

This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Gotha:

A bus is $46 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Gotha costing on average $78 (€63).

The fastest way to travel from Berlin to Gotha is by train with an average journey time of 2h 13m.

Other travel options to Gotha take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 35m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Berlin and Gotha including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Berlin to Gotha among Omio's users.

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from Berlin to Gotha

How to get from Berlin to Gotha by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Berlin to Gotha is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBus
    12:40 PM7h55
    Berlin
    8:35 PMGotha
    $281One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    12:40 PM7h55
    Berlin
    8:35 PMGotha
    $281One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    12:40 PM7h55
    Berlin
    8:35 PMGotha
    $281One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Berlin to Gotha

Travel to Gotha easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Berlin to Gotha.

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There are 2 options to travel between Berlin and Gotha including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Berlin to Gotha is a bus with an average price of $33 (€26).

This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Gotha:

A bus is $46 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Gotha costing on average $78 (€63).

The fastest way to travel from Berlin to Gotha is by train with an average journey time of 2h 13m.

Other travel options to Gotha take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 35m.

The distance from Berlin to Gotha is approximately 159 miles (256 km).
The average frequency per day from Berlin to Gotha is:
  • Around 6 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Berlin and Gotha as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Berlin to Gotha:
  • Buses mostly depart from Berlin, Alexanderplatz and arrive in Eisenach, Uferstraße (Parkhaus).
  • Trains mostly depart from Berlin Hbf and arrive in Gotha station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Berlin to Gotha, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Gotha by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Gotha by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Berlin to Gotha with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
  • 1 direct trains per day with FlixTrain.
Omio customers who travel from Berlin to Gotha often also extend their vacation to go to Erfurt, Leipzig, Frankfurt am Main, Eisenach, Frankfurt am Main Airport. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Gotha and these popular destinations at a great price.

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