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

The cheapest way to get from Gotha to Heidelberg is to bus which costs €35 - €60 and takes 7h.

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

The fastest way to get from Gotha to Heidelberg is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct train between Gotha and Heidelberg?

No, there is no direct train from Gotha to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Gotha and arriving at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.

How far is it from Gotha to Heidelberg?

The distance between Gotha and Heidelberg is 314 km. The road distance is 305.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Gotha to Heidelberg without a car is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs €45 - €100.

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

It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Gotha to Heidelberg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gotha to Heidelberg train from?

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

Train or bus from Gotha to Heidelberg?

The best way to get from Gotha to Heidelberg is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs €45 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 7h.

Where does the Gotha to Heidelberg train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Gotha to Heidelberg?

Yes, the driving distance between Gotha to Heidelberg is 306 km. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Gotha to Heidelberg.

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

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Where can I stay near Heidelberg?

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Gotha to Heidelberg - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Gotha to Heidelberg by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Gotha to Frankfurttrain 50
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain 62 / ...
3h 26m
€45–99
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Erfurt central train station to Heidelberg Pre Waypointbus N3205
7h
€35–59
Drive 305.5 km
1. Drive from Gotha to Heidelbergcar 305.5 km
2h 39m
€44–63

Gotha to Heidelberg by train

68Weekly Trains

3h 26mAverage Duration

€45Cheapest Price

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Distance: 314.4 km
Duration: 3h 26m

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

You can take a train from Gotha to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Frankfurt in around 3h 26m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Erfurt central train station to Heidelberg Pre Waypoint once daily. Tickets cost €29–40 and the journey takes 5h 39m.

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