The average train between Zurich and Gotha takes 7h 45m and the fastest train takes 6h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich 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 Zurich and Gotha. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Zurich is at 9:36 PM which arrives into Gotha at 9:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 7h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Zurich to Gotha? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Gotha. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Gotha station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
Zurich to Gotha train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Gotha train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Gotha station.
Book your Zurich to Gotha train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Zurich and Gotha is 427.8 km. The road distance is 647 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Gotha via Basel SBB and Frankfurt in around 7h 47m.