The average train between Nuremberg and Gotha takes 1h 52m and the fastest train takes 1h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Nuremberg 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 Nuremberg and Gotha. The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nuremberg is at 10:05 PM which arrives into Gotha at 12:28 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Nuremberg to Gotha. However, there are services departing from Nuremberg station and arriving at Gotha station via Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.
Nuremberg to Gotha train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Nürnberg Hbf station.
Nuremberg to Gotha train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.
Book your Nuremberg to Gotha train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Abellio GmbH and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Nuremberg and Gotha is 168.3 km. The road distance is 218 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Nürnberg Hbf to Erfurt Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €35–85 and the journey takes 1h 8m. Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) also services this route 4 times a day.