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

The cheapest way to get from Gotha to Zurich is to bus which costs SFr 27 - SFr 50 and takes 11h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gotha to Zurich is to train and fly which takes 4h 47m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 260.

Is there a direct bus between Gotha and Zurich?

No, there is no direct bus from Gotha to Zurich station. However, there are services departing from Gotha, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via Oberhof, Busbahnhof, Zella-Mehlis station and Heilbronn central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Gotha and Zurich?

No, there is no direct train from Gotha to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Gotha and arriving at Zürich HB via Frankfurt and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.

How far is it from Gotha to Zurich?

The distance between Gotha and Zurich is 647 km. The road distance is 506.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Gotha to Zurich without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 7h 12m and costs SFr 170 - SFr 290.

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

It takes approximately 7h 12m to get from Gotha to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gotha to Zurich bus from?

Gotha to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zella-Mehlis station.

Where do I catch the Gotha to Zurich train from?

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

Train or bus from Gotha to Zurich?

The best way to get from Gotha to Zurich is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 7h 12m and costs SFr 170 - SFr 290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 27 - SFr 50 and takes 11h 31m.

Where does the Gotha to Zurich bus arrive?

Gotha to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heilbronn central train station.

Where does the Gotha to Zurich train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Gotha to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Gotha to Zurich is 506 km. It takes approximately 5h 20m to drive from Gotha to Zurich.

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

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Where can I stay near Zurich?

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Gotha to Zurich - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Gotha to Zurich by train, bus, car, 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 Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Gotha to Frankfurttrain 50
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
7h 12m
CHF 172–286
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zella-Mehlis station to Heilbronn central train stationbus N215
2. Take the bus from Heilbronn central train station to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N184
11h 31m
CHF 28–48
Drive 506.4 km
1. Drive from Gotha to Zurichcar 506.4 km
5h 20m
CHF 80–116
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Gotha to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
4h 47m
CHF 122–256
Train
1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
8h 59m
CHF 105–161
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Neudietendorf to Würzburg Hbftrain Re7
2. Take the train from Wuerzburg Hbf to Ludwigsburgtrain Re
3. Take the bus from Stuttgart to Zürich Bus Stationbus
9h 16m
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Gotha to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
6h 6m
CHF 179–381
Train to Dresden Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Gotha to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain
2. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DRS - ZRH
6h 39m
CHF 162–409
Train, train to Hannover Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Gotha to Göttingentrain
2. Take the train from Göttingen to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane HAJ - ZRH
6h 35m
CHF 138–369

Gotha to Zurich by train

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7h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 646.6 km
Duration: 7h 12m

What companies run services between Gotha, Thuringia, Germany and Zurich, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Gotha to Zürich HB via Frankfurt and Basel SBB in around 7h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gotha, Hauptbahnhof to Zurich Bus Station via Oberhof, Busbahnhof, Zella-Mehlis station, and Heilbronn central train station in around 11h 31m.

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