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Compare train for Gotha to Hamburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gotha to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $74 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 16m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $74, while a train costs an average of $174.
Distance: 183 miles (296 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$174 Average price | $74 Average price Cheapest | $64 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 16m Average total duration Fastest 3h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 46m Average total duration 10h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Hamburg:
A bus is $100 (€82) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gotha to Hamburg costing on average $174 (€143).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 46m.
Tickets start at around $74 (€61) compared to roughly $64 (€53) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-9.81 (€-8.10). The journey takes 10h 16m versus 4h 39m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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How to get from Gotha to Hamburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Gotha to Hamburg is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:35 AM3h09Gotha10:44 AMHamburg$881One-way0 transfers
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7:35 AM3h09Gotha10:44 AMHamburg$881One-way0 transfers
Fastest
7:35 AM3h09Gotha10:44 AMHamburg$881One-way0 transfers
Other options
10:35 AM3h22Gotha1:57 PMHamburg$881One-way0 transfers
3:36 PM4h08Gotha7:44 PMHamburg$1251One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Gotha to Hamburg:
A bus is $100 (€82) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gotha to Hamburg costing on average $174 (€143).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 46m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Gotha and Hamburg as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2 and arrive in Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.
- Trains mostly depart from Gotha station and arrive in Hamburg Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Hamburg by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Hamburg by train.
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