The average train between Munich and Gotha takes 3h 43m and the fastest train takes 2h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Munich 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 Munich and Gotha. The earliest departure is at 5:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Munich is at 8:45 PM which arrives into Gotha at 4:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Nürnberg Hbf and take an average of 3h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Munich to Gotha. However, there are services departing from Munich station and arriving at Gotha station via Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
Munich to Gotha train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from München Hbf station.
Munich to Gotha train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.
Book your Munich to Gotha train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH and 2 other operators.
The distance between Munich and Gotha is 318.8 km. The road distance is 388 km.
You can take a train from München Hbf to Gotha via Nürnberg Hbf and Erfurt Hbf in around 3h 3m.