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Compare train and bus for Gotha to Berlin
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gotha to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $45 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 59m. 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 $45, while a train costs an average of $81.
Distance: 159 miles (256 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$81 Average price | $45 Average price Cheapest | $58 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 59m Average total duration Fastest 2h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration 3h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Gotha to Berlin:
A bus is $9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gotha to Berlin costing on average $59.
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 27m.
You'll arrive about 1h 42m sooner (2h 13m by train vs 3h 55m by car). Tickets start at around $59 compared to roughly $58 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 Gotha to Berlin
How to get from Gotha to Berlin by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Gotha to Berlin is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus9:20 AM7h40Erfurt, Busbahnhof 25:00 PMBerlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)$351One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:20 AM7h40Erfurt, Busbahnhof 25:00 PMBerlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)$351One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- ICE 9366:53 AM2h01Gotha station8:54 AMBerlin Hbf$491One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 74647 · ICE 6985:21 AM2h45Gotha station8:06 AMBerlin Hbf$371One-way1 transfer
- 74521 · ICE 10063:15 PM2h21Gotha station5:36 PMBerlin Hbf$571One-way1 transfer
- 74611 · ICE 16047:36 AM2h47Gotha station10:23 AMBerlin Hbf$571One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus1:20 PM7h45Erfurt, Busbahnhof 29:05 PMBerlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)$351One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus1:20 PM8h15Erfurt, Busbahnhof 29:35 PMBerlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz$351One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:20 AM8h15Erfurt, Busbahnhof 25:35 PMBerlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz$351One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Gotha to Berlin:
A bus is $31 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gotha to Berlin costing on average $81.
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 27m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Gotha and Berlin as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Gotha station and arrive in Berlin Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2 and arrive in Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Berlin by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Berlin by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
- 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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