The average train between Mainz and Gotha takes 2h 50m and the fastest train takes 2h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Mainz 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 4 hours between Mainz and Gotha. The earliest departure is at 6:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Mainz is at 8:34 PM which arrives into Gotha at 11:32 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Gotha. However, there are services departing from Mainz station and arriving at Gotha station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
Mainz to Gotha train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Mainz, Römisches Theater station.
Mainz to Gotha train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Gotha station.
Book your Mainz to Gotha train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and vlexx.
The distance between Mainz and Gotha is 202.2 km. The road distance is 265 km.
You can take a train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Gotha via Frankfurt in around 3h 42m.