Rome2Rio

How to get fromAthens to Gothaby plane, train, bus, car, or car train

Find Transport to Gotha

See all options
QR code to download the Rome2Rio app

Download the Rome2Rio travel app

Scan QR code with your phone to download the app

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

There are 12 ways to get from Athens to Gotha by plane, train, bus, car, or car train

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

  1. Fly to Frankfurt, train

    best
    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane plane ATH - FRA
    2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gothatrain train
    9h 1m
    €119–284

  2. Train, bus via Budapest

    1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Thessaloníki to Budapestbus bus
    3. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Muenchen Osttrain train Rjx
    4. Take the train from Muenchen Ost to Erfurt Hbftrain train Ice
    32h 26m
    €191–319

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Athens to Budapest Hotel Platanusbus bus
    2. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbftrain train Rjx / ...
    3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Nuernberg Hbftrain train Ice
    4. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain train 29 / ...
    33h 5m
    €226–436

  4. Drive  2,232 km

    1. Drive from Athens to Gothacar car 2,232 km
    23h 51m
    €429–619

  5. Fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane plane ATH - LEJ
    2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Gothatrain train
    9h 51m
    €154–411

  6. Fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane plane ATH - BER
    2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Erfurt Hbftrain train
    8h 20m
    €119–338

  7. Fly to Munich International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane plane ATH - MUC
    2. Take the train from München Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain train
    3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain train
    9h 27m
    €131–352

  8. Fly to Stuttgart Airport, train

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane plane ATH - STR
    2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain train
    3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gothatrain train
    10h 52m
    €161–367

  9. Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane plane ATH - DUS
    2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain train
    3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gothatrain train
    11h 43m
    €129–351

  10. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Athens to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Erfurt central train stationbus bus N69 / ...
    40h 10m
    €123–152

  11. Train, Bus

    1. Take the train from Athens to Larissatrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Larissa to Nürnbergbus bus
    3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Bambergtrain train 28 / ...
    4. Take the train from Bamberg to Erfurt Hbftrain train 28 / ...
    44h 4m
    €236–383

  12. Drive, car train

    1. Drive from Athens to Kufsteincar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Kufstein to Magdeburg Hbfcartrain train
    3. Drive from Magdeburg Hbf to Gothacar car
    29h 32m
    €494–702

Athens to Gotha by bus, foot, tram, and train

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration33h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket€226Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Athens to Gotha.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,088.3 km
  • Duration: 9h 1m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Gotha, Thuringia, Germany?

You can take a bus from Athens to Gotha via Praha, ÚAN Florenc, Erfurt central train station, and Erfurt Hbf in around 40h 10m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Germany

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There