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Compare train and bus for Gotha to Dresden
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gotha to Dresden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $14. 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 $14, and a train costs an average of $37.
Distance: 132 miles (213 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$52 Average price | $22 Average price Cheapest | $44 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 25m Average total duration 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Gotha to Dresden:
A bus is $30 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gotha to Dresden costing on average $52 (€43).
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 55m.
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How to get from Gotha to Dresden by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Gotha to Dresden is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:50 AM2h35Gotha10:25 AMDresden$151One-way0 transfers
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7:50 AM2h35Gotha10:25 AMDresden$151One-way0 transfers
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7:50 AM2h35Gotha10:25 AMDresden$151One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Gotha to Dresden:
A bus is $30 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gotha to Dresden costing on average $52 (€43).
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 55m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Gotha and Dresden 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 Dresden Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2 and arrive in Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH to go to Dresden by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Dresden by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
- 7 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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