The average train between Magdeburg and Gotha takes 3h 2m and the fastest train takes 2h 56m. The train service runs several times per day 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 every 3 hours between Magdeburg and Gotha. The earliest departure is at 4:37 AM at night, and the last departure from Magdeburg is at 8:25 PM which arrives into Gotha at 11:31 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 2m. 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 Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
Magdeburg to Gotha train services, operated by Regionalverkehre Start Deutschland GmbH, depart from Magdeburg Hbf station.
Magdeburg to Gotha train services, operated by Regionalverkehre Start Deutschland GmbH, arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.
Book your Magdeburg to Gotha train tickets online with Regionalverkehre Start Deutschland GmbH and Abellio GmbH.
The distance between Magdeburg and Gotha is 146 km. The road distance is 193 km.
Regionalverkehre Start Deutschland GmbH operates a train from Magdeburg Hbf to Erfurt Hbf every 3 hours. Tickets cost €30–45 and the journey takes 2h 25m.