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Compare train for Erfurt to Gotha
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Erfurt to Gotha among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €30 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 49m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €30, while a train costs an average of €30.
Distance: 14 miles (23 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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€30 Average price Cheapest | €5 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
49m Average total duration Fastest 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from Erfurt to Gotha, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
You'll arrive about 17m sooner (19m by train vs 36m by car). Tickets start at around €30 compared to roughly €5 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Erfurt to Gotha
How to get from Erfurt to Gotha by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Erfurt to Gotha is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
ICE 16548:16 AM 0h14 Erfurt Hbf 8:30 AM Gotha station €18 1 One-way 0 transfers
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ICE 16548:16 AM 0h14 Erfurt Hbf 8:30 AM Gotha station €18 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
ICE 16548:16 AM 0h14 Erfurt Hbf 8:30 AM Gotha station €18 1 One-way 0 transfers
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36548:09 AM 0h18 Erfurt Hbf 8:27 AM Gotha station €35 1 One-way 0 transfers
746089:00 AM 0h21 Erfurt Hbf 9:21 AM Gotha station €35 1 One-way 0 transfers
746068:00 AM 0h21 Erfurt Hbf 8:21 AM Gotha station €35 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Erfurt and Gotha as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Erfurt Hbf and arrive in Gotha station.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Leo Express to go to Gotha by train.
- 6 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Leo Express.
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