The average train between Magdeburg and Gotha takes 2h 34m and the fastest train takes 1h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Magdeburg 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 Magdeburg and Gotha. The earliest departure is at 5:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Magdeburg is at 11:18 PM which arrives into Gotha at 6:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Halle(Saale)Hbf and take an average of 2h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Magdeburg to Gotha. However, there are services departing from Magdeburg station and arriving at Gotha station via Halle(Saale)Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
Magdeburg to Gotha train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Magdeburg Hbf station.
Magdeburg to Gotha train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.
Book your Magdeburg to Gotha train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Abellio GmbH.
The distance between Magdeburg and Gotha is 146 km. The road distance is 205 km.
You can take a train from Magdeburg Hbf to Gotha via Halle(Saale)Hbf and Erfurt Hbf in around 2h 2m.