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

The cheapest way to get from Berlin to Gotha is to drive which costs €40 - €65 and takes 3h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Berlin to Gotha is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs €55 - €85.

Is there a direct train between Berlin and Gotha?

No, there is no direct train from Berlin to Gotha. However, there are services departing from Berlin Hbf and arriving at Gotha via Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.

How far is it from Berlin to Gotha?

The distance between Berlin and Gotha is 312 km. The road distance is 312.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Berlin to Gotha without a car is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs €55 - €85.

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

It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Berlin to Gotha, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Berlin to Gotha train from?

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

Train or bus from Berlin to Gotha?

The best way to get from Berlin to Gotha is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs €55 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 57m.

Where does the Berlin to Gotha train arrive?

Berlin to Gotha train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.

Can I drive from Berlin to Gotha?

Yes, the driving distance between Berlin to Gotha is 313 km. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Berlin to Gotha.

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

Book your Berlin to Gotha train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Gotha?

There are 989+ hotels available in Gotha.

Berlin to Gotha - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Berlin to Gotha by train, bus, or car

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain 28 / ...
2h 28m
€58–82
Drive 312.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Berlin to Gothacar 312.6 km
3h 6m
€44–64
Bus
1. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Magdeburg central bus stationbus N3207 / ...
2. Take the bus from Magdeburg to Erfurtbus Kyiv-Erfurt / ...
4h 57m

Berlin to Gotha by train

301Weekly Trains

2h 28mAverage Duration

€58Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Launch map view

Distance: 311.9 km
Duration: 2h 28m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Berlin Hbf to Erfurt Hbf every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €50–60 and the journey takes 2h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Gotha via Magdeburg central bus station, Magdeburg, Erfurt, and Erfurt Hbf in around 4h 57m.

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.