How to travel from Dresden to Gotha

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Compare train and bus for Dresden to Gotha

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dresden to Gotha among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 30m. 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 $16, and a train costs an average of $47.

Distance: 132 miles (213 km)

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from Dresden to Gotha

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

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

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05:00PM2h35
Dresden
07:35PMGotha
$201One-way
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FlixBus
05:00PM2h35
Dresden
07:35PMGotha
$201One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
05:00PM2h35
Dresden
07:35PMGotha
$201One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Dresden 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 Dresden to Gotha.

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There are 2 options to travel between Dresden and Gotha including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Dresden to Gotha is a bus with an average price of $16 (€13).

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

A bus is $30 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Gotha costing on average $47 (€37).

The fastest way to travel from Dresden to Gotha is by bus with an average journey time of 2h 35m.

Other travel options to Gotha take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 19m.

The distance from Dresden to Gotha is approximately 132 miles (213 km).
The average frequency per day from Dresden to Gotha is:
  • Around 7 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dresden 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 Dresden to Gotha:
  • Trains mostly depart from Dresden Hbf and arrive in Gotha station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Dresden 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, Transdev GmbH to go to Gotha by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Dresden to Gotha with the following travel companies:
  • 6 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
  • 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
Omio customers who travel from Dresden to Gotha often also extend their vacation to go to Erfurt, Berlin, Leipzig, Frankfurt am Main, Eisenach. 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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