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 - €90 and takes 9h 40m.

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 33m and costs €90 - €140.

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 48m.

How far is it from Basel to Gotha?

The distance between Basel and Gotha is 554 km. The road distance is 543.8 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 via Frankfurt am Main which takes 5h 48m and costs €50 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Basel to Gotha, including transfers.

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 via Frankfurt am Main which takes 5h 48m and costs €50 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €90 and takes 9h 40m.

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 33m 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?

There are 978+ hotels available in Gotha.

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 via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gothatrain 50
5h 48m
€54–160
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Erfurt Central Stationtrain Flx10
5h 48m
€30–147
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Frankfurt central train stationbus N474 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Erfurt central train stationbus N1305 / ...
9h 40m
€46–87
Drive 543.8 km
1. Drive from Basel to Gothacar 543.8 km
4h 33m
€94–136
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gothatrain
6h 41m
€127–310
Fly Basel to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gothatrain
6h 31m
€150–324
Fly Basel to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane BSL - LEJ
2. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain
7h 51m
€138–401

Basel to Gotha by train

70Weekly Trains

5h 48mAverage Duration

€54Cheapest Price

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Distance: 554 km
Duration: 5h 48m

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 48m. 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 9h 40m.

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