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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Gotha is to bus which costs €45 - €80 and takes 10h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Gotha is to drive which takes 4h 31m and costs €90 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Gotha?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Gotha. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Gotha via Frankfurt central train station and Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Gotha?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Gotha. However, there are services departing from Basel Bad Bf and arriving at Gotha via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.

How far is it from Basel to Gotha?

The distance between Basel and Gotha is 554 km. The road distance is 544 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Gotha without a car is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs €55 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Basel to Gotha, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Gotha bus from?

Basel to Gotha bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Gotha train from?

Basel to Gotha train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel Bad Bf station.

Train or bus from Basel to Gotha?

The best way to get from Basel to Gotha is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs €55 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €80 and takes 10h 1m.

Where does the Basel to Gotha bus arrive?

Basel to Gotha bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt central train station.

Where does the Basel to Gotha train arrive?

Basel to Gotha train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Basel to Gotha?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Gotha is 544 km. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Basel to Gotha.

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

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Where can I stay near Gotha?

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Basel to Gotha - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Basel to Gotha by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurt20 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gotha50 / ...
5h 43m
€56–160
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Frankfurt central train stationN474 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Erfurt central train stationN1305 / ...
10h 1m
€46–76
Drive 544 km
1. Drive from Basel to Gotha544 km
4h 31m
€93–135
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)ZRH - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gotha
6h 41m
€126–315
Train via Basel SBB
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to FrankfurtEc
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gotha50 / ...
6h 5m
€132–259
Fly Basel to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)BSL - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gotha
6h 31m
€150–339
Fly Basel to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)BSL - LEJ
2. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Erfurt Hbf
7h 2m
€117–381

Basel to Gotha by train

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5h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 554 km
Duration: 5h 43m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Gotha, Thuringia, Germany?

You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Gotha via Frankfurt in around 5h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Gotha via Frankfurt central train station, Erfurt central train station, and Erfurt Hbf in around 10h 1m.

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