The average train between Berlin and Gotha takes 2h 34m and the fastest train takes 2h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Berlin to Gotha. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Berlin and Gotha. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Berlin is at 10:28 PM which arrives into Gotha at 4:48 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Berlin to Gotha. However, there are services departing from Berlin station and arriving at Gotha station via Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
Berlin to Gotha train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Berlin Hbf station.
Berlin to Gotha train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.
Book your Berlin to Gotha train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Abellio GmbH and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Berlin and Gotha is 255.9 km. The road distance is 312 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Berlin Hbf to Erfurt Hbf every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €55–130 and the journey takes 2h 4m.