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

The cheapest way to get from Aachen to Gotha is to bus which costs €27 - €45 and takes 8h 38m.

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 42m and costs €55 - €85.

Is there a direct bus between Aachen and Gotha?

No, there is no direct bus from Aachen station to Gotha. However, there are services departing from Aachen station west and arriving at Gotha via Leverkusen and Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 38m.

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 54m.

How far is it from Aachen to Gotha?

The distance between Aachen and Gotha is 476 km. The road distance is 398.4 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 54m and costs €60 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Aachen to Gotha, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Gotha bus from?

Aachen to Gotha bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Aachen station west.

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 54m and costs €60 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €45 and takes 8h 38m.

Where does the Aachen to Gotha bus arrive?

Aachen to Gotha bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leverkusen station.

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 42m to drive from Aachen to Gotha.

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

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

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

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Train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
best
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen FernbfIce / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gotha50 / ...
4h 54m
€61–177
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aachen station west to LeverkusenN79
2. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Erfurt central train station020
8h 38m
€27–42
Night train
1. Take the night train from Aachen Hbf to Erfurt HbfNj
9h 30m
€55–270
Drive 398.4 km
1. Drive from Aachen to Gotha398.4 km
3h 42m
€57–82
Train
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln HbfRe
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Gotha51
6h 44m
€74–263

Aachen to Gotha by train

49Weekly Trains

4h 54mAverage Duration

€61Cheapest Price

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Distance: 476.5 km
Duration: 4h 54m

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 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aachen station west to Gotha via Leverkusen, Erfurt central train station, and Erfurt Hbf in around 8h 38m.

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