The average train between Stuttgart and Gotha takes 4h 18m and the fastest train takes 3h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Stuttgart 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 Stuttgart and Gotha. The earliest departure is at 12:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Stuttgart is at 8:49 PM which arrives into Gotha at 5:20 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Stuttgart to Gotha. However, there are services departing from Stuttgart station and arriving at Gotha station via Eisenach Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
Stuttgart to Gotha train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hauptbahnhof station.
Stuttgart to Gotha train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Eisenach Hbf station.
Book your Stuttgart to Gotha train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Abellio GmbH and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Stuttgart and Gotha is 264.5 km. The road distance is 412 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hauptbahnhof to Eisenach Hbf every 3 hours. Tickets cost €75–170 and the journey takes 3h 12m.