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

The cheapest way to get from Gotha to Kiel is to train and bus which costs €45 - €80 and takes 8h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gotha to Kiel is to drive and car train which takes 4h 35m and costs €130 - €180.

Is there a direct train between Gotha and Kiel?

No, there is no direct train from Gotha to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Gotha and arriving at Kiel Hbf via Göttingen and Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.

How far is it from Gotha to Kiel?

The distance between Gotha and Kiel is 500 km. The road distance is 445.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Gotha to Kiel without a car is to train via Hamburg which takes 5h 1m and costs €40 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Gotha to Kiel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gotha to Kiel train from?

Gotha to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Gotha station.

Where does the Gotha to Kiel train arrive?

Gotha to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Göttingen station.

Can I drive from Gotha to Kiel?

Yes, the driving distance between Gotha to Kiel is 446 km. It takes approximately 4h 43m to drive from Gotha to Kiel.

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

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Where can I stay near Kiel?

There are 1539+ hotels available in Kiel.

Gotha to Kiel - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car

There are 8 ways to get from Gotha to Kiel by train, bus, night train, car, car train, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Hamburg
best
1. Take the train from Gotha to Göttingentrain Re1
2. Take the train from Göttingen to Hamburg Hbftrain 25 / ...
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain Re7
5h 1m
€44–157
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Gotha to Göttingentrain Re1
2. Take the bus from Göttingen central bus station to Kiel central bus stationbus N73
8h 11m
€47–77
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Gotha to Göttingentrain Re1
2. Take the night train from Goettingen to Hamburg Dammtornighttrain Nj
3. Take the train from Hamburg Dammtor to Kiel Hbftrain Re7
6h 17m
€72–313
Drive 445.7 km
1. Drive from Gotha to Kielcar 445.7 km
4h 43m
€64–92
Train
1. Take the train from Gotha to Göttingentrain Re1
2. Take the train from Göttingen to Kiel Hbftrain 22
5h 23m
€54–117
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Gotha to Hannover Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Hannover Hbf to Hamburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hamburg Hbf to Kielcar
4h 35m
€132–172
Train to Frankfurt, fly, train
1. Take the train from Gotha to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane FRA - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
6h 29m
€98–291
Train to Nuremberg Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane NUE - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
6h 44m
€118–381

Gotha to Kiel by train

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5h 1mAverage Duration

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Distance: 500 km
Duration: 5h 1m

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

You can take a train from Gotha to Kiel Hbf via Göttingen and Hamburg Hbf in around 5h 1m.

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