The average train between Leipzig and Gotha takes 1h 32m and the fastest train takes 1h. There is an hourly train service from Leipzig 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 Leipzig and Gotha. The earliest departure is at 1:31 AM at night, and the last departure from Leipzig is at 8:29 PM which arrives into Gotha at 9:29 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Leipzig to Gotha. However, there are services departing from Leipzig station and arriving at Gotha station via Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 32m.
Leipzig to Gotha train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Leipzig Hbf station.
Leipzig to Gotha train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Gotha station.
Book your Leipzig to Gotha train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Abellio GmbH and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Leipzig and Gotha is 124.3 km. The road distance is 144 km.
You can take a train from Leipzig Hbf to Gotha via Erfurt Hbf in around 1h 2m.