The average train between Cologne and Gotha takes 4h 6m and the fastest train takes 3h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne 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 Cologne and Gotha. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 8:34 PM which arrives into Gotha at 9:23 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Gotha. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Gotha station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
Cologne to Gotha train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne to Gotha train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Gotha station.
Book your Cologne to Gotha train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Cologne and Gotha is 262.9 km. The road distance is 406 km.
You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Gotha via Frankfurt in around 4h 9m.