What is the cheapest way to get from Aachen to Gotha?

The cheapest way to get from Aachen to Gotha is to drive which costs €55 - €80 and takes 3h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aachen to Gotha?

The fastest way to get from Aachen to Gotha is to drive which takes 3h 44m and costs €55 - €80.

Is there a direct train between Aachen and Gotha?

No, there is no direct train from Aachen to Gotha. However, there are services departing from Aachen Hbf and arriving at Gotha via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.

How far is it from Aachen to Gotha?

The distance between Aachen and Gotha is 477 km. The road distance is 398.3 km.

How do I travel from Aachen to Gotha without a car?

The best way to get from Aachen to Gotha without a car is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 4h 56m and costs €65 - €160.

How long does it take to get from Aachen to Gotha?

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Aachen to Gotha, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Gotha train from?

Aachen to Gotha train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Aachen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Aachen to Gotha?

The best way to get from Aachen to Gotha is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 4h 56m and costs €65 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 38m.

Where does the Aachen to Gotha train arrive?

Aachen to Gotha train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf station.

Can I drive from Aachen to Gotha?

Yes, the driving distance between Aachen to Gotha is 398 km. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Aachen to Gotha.

How do I get a train ticket from Aachen to Gotha?

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Where can I stay near Gotha?

There are 988+ hotels available in Gotha.

Aachen to Gotha - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Aachen to Gotha by train, bus, car, or train (Eurostar)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
best
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gothatrain 50
4h 56m
€68–156
Drive 398.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Aachen to Gothacar 398.3 km
3h 44m
€56–80
Bus
1. Take the bus from Aachen station west to Cologne Airport CGNbus N79 / ...
2. Take the bus from Köln to Erfurtbus Hasselt-Kyiv
7h 38m
Train
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Gothatrain 51
6h 46m
€74–173
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Leverkusen Mittetrain Re
2. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Göttingen central bus stationbus 264
3. Take the train from Göttingen to Gothatrain Re1
9h
€58–84

Aachen to Gotha by train

54Weekly Trains

4h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 476.5 km
Duration: 4h 56m

What companies run services between Aachen, Germany and Gotha, Thuringia, Germany?

You can take a train from Aachen Hbf to Gotha via Frankfurt in around 4h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aachen station west to Gotha via Köln, Erfurt, and Erfurt Hbf in around 7h 38m.

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