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Compare train and bus for Cologne to Gotha
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Gotha among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €31 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 24m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €31, while a train costs an average of €90.
Distance: 163 miles (263 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€31 Average price Cheapest | €90 Average price | €51 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 47m Average total duration 5h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 24m Average total duration Fastest 3h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Cologne to Gotha
Compare the available ways to get from Cologne to Gotha, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Gotha:
A bus is €59 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Gotha costing on average €90.
Other travel options to Gotha take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 47m.
Tickets start at around €31 compared to roughly €51 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €20. The journey takes 5h 17m versus 3h 54m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Cologne to Gotha
How to get from Cologne to Gotha by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cologne to Gotha is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:00 AM 5h15 Cologne 12:15 PM Gotha €18 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
7:00 AM 5h15 Cologne 12:15 PM Gotha €18 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
7:00 AM 5h15 Cologne 12:15 PM Gotha €18 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
6:00 AM 5h15 Cologne 11:15 AM Gotha €18 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Gotha:
A bus is €59 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Gotha costing on average €90.
Other travel options to Gotha take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 47m.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Gotha as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Gotha station.
- Buses mostly depart from Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) and arrive in Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Gotha by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH to go to Gotha by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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