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

The cheapest way to get from Dresden to Gotha is to bus which costs €19 - €50 and takes 3h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dresden to Gotha is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct train between Dresden and Gotha?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dresden Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Gotha. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 19m.

How far is it from Dresden to Gotha?

The distance between Dresden and Gotha is 262 km. The road distance is 241.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Dresden to Gotha without a car is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs €50 - €90.

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

The train from Dresden Hbf to Gotha takes 2h 19m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Dresden to Gotha train from?

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

Train or bus from Dresden to Gotha?

The best way to get from Dresden to Gotha is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs €50 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €50 and takes 3h 5m.

Where does the Dresden to Gotha train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dresden to Gotha?

Yes, the driving distance between Dresden to Gotha is 242 km. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Dresden to Gotha.

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

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Where can I stay near Gotha?

There are 978+ hotels available in Gotha.

Dresden to Gotha - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Dresden 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 Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Gotha50
2h 19m
€50–90
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Erfurt central train stationN1306 / ...
3h 5m
€19–49
Drive 241.6 km
1. Drive from Dresden to Gotha241.6 km
2h 4m
€34–49
Train via Glauchau
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Glauchau, BahnhofRe3 / ...
2. Take the train from Glauchau, Bahnhof to GothaRe1
4h 44m

Dresden to Gotha by train

58Weekly Trains

2h 19mAverage Duration

€50Cheapest Price

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Distance: 262.5 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 €50–90 and the journey takes 2h 19m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dresden central station to Erfurt central train station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €14–30 and the journey takes 2h 35m.

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