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Compare train and bus for Gotha to Dortmund
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gotha to Dortmund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $35 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 25m. 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 $35, while a train costs an average of $83.
Distance: 145 miles (234 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$83 Average price | $35 Average price Cheapest | $50 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 3h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 57m Average total duration 7h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 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 Dortmund:
A bus is $48 (€40) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gotha to Dortmund costing on average $83 (€70).
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 57m.
Tickets start at around $83 (€70) compared to roughly $50 (€42) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-33.22 (€-27.84). The journey takes 3h 55m versus 3h 37m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Gotha to Dortmund by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Gotha to Dortmund is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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7:48 AM3h26Gotha11:14 AMDortmund$621One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 7:48 AM3h26Gotha11:14 AMDortmund$621One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 7:48 AM3h26Gotha11:14 AMDortmund$621One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 1:48 PM3h26Gotha5:14 PMDortmund$621One-way0 transfers
- 7:48 PM12h31Gotha8:19 AMDortmund$811One-way1 transfer
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8:35 AM4h42Gotha1:17 PMDortmund$981One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Gotha to Dortmund:
A bus is $48 (€40) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gotha to Dortmund costing on average $83 (€70).
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 57m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Gotha and Dortmund as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2 and arrive in Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf.
- Trains mostly depart from Gotha station and arrive in Dortmund Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Dortmund by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Dortmund by train.
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