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

The cheapest way to get from Gotha to Dresden is to rideshare which costs €11 - €13 and takes 2h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gotha to Dresden is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct train between Gotha and Dresden?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Gotha and arriving at Dresden Hauptbahnhof. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 21m.

How far is it from Gotha to Dresden?

The distance between Gotha and Dresden is 262 km. The road distance is 242.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Gotha to Dresden without a car is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs €30 - €80.

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

The train from Gotha to Dresden Hbf takes 2h 21m including transfers and departs every two hours.

Where do I catch the Gotha to Dresden train from?

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

Train or bus from Gotha to Dresden?

The best way to get from Gotha to Dresden is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs €30 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €55 and takes 3h 56m.

Where does the Gotha to Dresden train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Gotha to Dresden?

Yes, the driving distance between Gotha to Dresden is 242 km. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Gotha to Dresden.

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

Book your Gotha to Dresden train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Dresden?

There are 1943+ hotels available in Dresden.

Can I share a ride from Gotha to Dresden?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Gotha and Dresden. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Gotha to Dresden - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and rideshare

There are 5 ways to get from Gotha to Dresden by train, bus, car, or rideshare

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 Gotha to Dresden Hauptbahnhof50
2h 21m
€30–80
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Gotha to Dresden242.6 km
2h 40m
€11–13
Bus
1. Take the bus from Erfurt central train station to Dresden central stationN1306 / ...
3h 56m
€20–54
Drive 242.2 km
1. Drive from Gotha to Dresden242.2 km
2h 6m
€34–49
Train via Glauchau
1. Take the train from Gotha to Glauchau, BahnhofRe1
2. Take the train from Glauchau, Bahnhof to Dresden HauptbahnhofRb30 / ...
4h 38m

Gotha to Dresden by train

74Weekly Trains

2h 21mAverage Duration

€30Cheapest Price

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Distance: 262.4 km
Duration: 2h 21m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Gotha to Dresden Hauptbahnhof every 2 hours. Tickets cost €30–80 and the journey takes 2h 21m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Erfurt central train station to Dresden central station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €14–35 and the journey takes 2h 35m.

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