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How to get fromDresden to Gothaby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Gothatrain train 50
    2h 19m
    €45–210

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Leipzig central train stationbus bus N1367 / ...
    2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain train 28 / ...
    2h 56m
    €35–133

  3. Drive 241.6 km

    1. Drive from Dresden to Gothacar car 241.6 km
    2h 7m
    €35–50

  4. Train via Glauchau

    1. Take the train from Dresden Hbf to Glauchau(Sachs)train train Re
    2. Take the train from Glauchau, Bahnhof to Gothatrain train Re1
    4h 43m
    €60–99

Dresden to Gotha by train

Calendar50Weekly Trains
Duration2h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket€45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 262.7 km
  • Duration: 2h 19m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Gotha every 4 hours. Tickets cost €45–210 and the journey takes 2h 19m. LEO Express also services this route 5 times a week.

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