The average train between Bern and Gotha takes 8h 18m and the fastest train takes 6h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Bern 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 every 3 hours between Bern and Gotha. The earliest departure is at 6:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bern is at 10:36 PM which arrives into Gotha at 11:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 8h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Bern to Gotha? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Bern to Gotha. However, there are services departing from Bern station and arriving at Gotha station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.
Bern to Gotha train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.
Bern to Gotha train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Gotha station.
Book your Bern to Gotha train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Bern and Gotha is 504.2 km. The road distance is 659 km.
You can take a train from Bern to Gotha via Basel SBB and Frankfurt in around 7h 34m.