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Compare train and bus for Frankfurt am Main to Gotha
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Gotha among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 7m. 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 €10, and a train costs an average of €10.
Distance: 105 miles (170 km)
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€33 Average price | €26 Average price Cheapest |
2h 37m Average total duration Fastest 2h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 18m Average total duration 2h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Gotha is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Travel from Frankfurt am Main to Gotha
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There are 2 ways to get from Frankfurt am Main to Gotha: train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Gotha is by taking a train with average ticket prices of $8 (€7) compared to other travel options to Gotha:
A train is $15 (€13) less than a bus for this trip with tickets for a bus from Frankfurt am Main to Gotha costing on average $23 (€20).
The quickest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Gotha is by train, which takes on average 1 h 54 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Bus takes 7 h 11 min on average.
Gotha is approximately 105 miles (170 km) away from Frankfurt am Main.
The average frequency per day from Frankfurt am Main to Gotha is:
- Around 4 buses per day.
- 11 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Frankfurt am Main to Gotha as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Frankfurt am Main to Gotha:
- Most travelers take a train from Frankfurt am Main Flughafen to Gotha station.
The following travel companies offer services from Frankfurt am Main to Gotha:
- Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain can take you to Gotha by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for FlixTrain from Frankfurt am Main to Gotha for $8 (€7).
Yes, there are direct services available from Frankfurt am Main to Gotha with the following travel companies:
- Direct train available with Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain 4 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Gotha as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Gotha from Frankfurt am Main.
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