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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Gotha is to drive which costs €45 - €70 and takes 3h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Gotha is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Gotha?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Gotha station. However, there are services departing from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis and arriving at Eisenach central bus station via Dortmund central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Gotha?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Gotha. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 53m.

How far is it from Cologne to Gotha?

The distance between Cologne and Gotha is 407 km. The road distance is 330.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Gotha without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 4h 8m and costs €60 - €330.

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

It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Cologne to Gotha, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Gotha bus from?

Cologne to Gotha bus services, operated by OrionBus, depart from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Gotha train from?

Cologne to Gotha train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Koeln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Gotha?

The best way to get from Cologne to Gotha is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 4h 8m and costs €60 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 20m.

Where does the Cologne to Gotha bus arrive?

Cologne to Gotha bus services, operated by OrionBus, arrive at Dortmund station.

Where does the Cologne to Gotha train arrive?

Cologne to Gotha train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Frankfurt(Main)Hbf station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Gotha?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Gotha is 330 km. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Cologne to Gotha.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Cologne to Gotha by train, bus, or car

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Train via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gothatrain 50
4h 8m
€60–321
Drive 330.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Cologne to Gothacar 330.2 km
3h 3m
€47–68
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Dortmundbus Mykolayiv
2. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Eisenach central bus stationbus N1314
6h 20m
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Gothatrain 51
4h 53m
€80–360

Cologne to Gotha by train

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Distance: 407.4 km
Duration: 4h 8m

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

You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Gotha via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and Frankfurt in around 4h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Gotha via Dortmund, Dortmund central bus station, Eisenach central bus station, and Eisenach Hbf in around 6h 20m.

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