There are 2 ways to get from Essen to Gotha by train or car
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Essen to Gotha by train
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The cheapest way to get from Essen to Gotha is to drive which costs €40 - €65 and takes 3h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Essen to Gotha is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs €40 - €65.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Gotha. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 54m.
The distance between Essen and Gotha is 374 km. The road distance is 310.3 km.
The best way to get from Essen to Gotha without a car is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs €75 - €170.
The train from Essen Hbf to Gotha takes 3h 54m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Essen to Gotha train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Gotha train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Gotha station.
Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Gotha is 310 km. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Essen to Gotha.
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What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Gotha, Thuringia, Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Gotha twice daily. Tickets cost €75–170 and the journey takes 3h 54m.
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- Phone
- +49 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Essen Hbf to Gotha
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €75–170
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
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