The average train between Gotha and Kiel takes 6h and the fastest train takes 5h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Gotha to Kiel. 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 4 hours between Gotha and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 4:58 AM at night, and the last departure from Gotha is at 12:35 PM which arrives into Kiel at 6:40 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Gotha to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Gotha station and arriving at Kiel station via Göttingen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
Gotha to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Gotha station.
Gotha to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Gotha to Kiel train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Gotha and Kiel is 377 km. The road distance is 493 km.
You can take a train from Gotha to Kiel Hbf via Göttingen in around 5h 23m.