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

The cheapest way to get from Hanover to Gotha is to rideshare which costs €22 and takes 3h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hanover to Gotha is to car train and drive which takes 2h 16m and costs €100 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Hanover and Gotha?

No, there is no direct bus from Hanover station to Gotha. However, there are services departing from Hanover central bus station and arriving at Gotha via Kassel and Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Hanover and Gotha?

No, there is no direct train from Hanover to Gotha. However, there are services departing from Hannover Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Gotha via Göttingen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.

How far is it from Hanover to Gotha?

The distance between Hanover and Gotha is 215 km. The road distance is 204.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Hanover to Gotha without a car is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs €30 - €70.

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

It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Hanover to Gotha, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hanover to Gotha bus from?

Hanover to Gotha bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Hanover central bus station.

Where do I catch the Hanover to Gotha train from?

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

Train or bus from Hanover to Gotha?

The best way to get from Hanover to Gotha is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs €30 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €70 and takes 6h 28m.

Where does the Hanover to Gotha bus arrive?

Hanover to Gotha bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Kassel station.

Where does the Hanover to Gotha train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Hanover to Gotha?

Yes, the driving distance between Hanover to Gotha is 205 km. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Hanover to Gotha.

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

Book your Hanover to Gotha train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Gotha?

There are 1022+ hotels available in Gotha.

Can I share a ride from Hanover to Gotha?

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

Hanover to Gotha - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and car train

There are 6 ways to get from Hanover to Gotha by train, bus, rideshare, car train, or car

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 Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Göttingen22 / ...
2. Take the train from Göttingen to GothaRe1
2h 47m
€32–69
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Hanover to Gotha205 km
3h 18m
€22
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hanover central bus station to KasselN73
2. Take the bus from Kassel to Erfurt central train stationN69
6h 28m
€25–66
Train via Kassel
1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe22 / ...
2. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Gotha51
3h 5m
€48–85
Car train, drive
1. Take the car train from Hannover Hbf to Göttingen1393
2. Drive from Göttingen to Gotha
2h 16m
€106–127
Drive 204.8 km
1. Drive from Hanover to Gotha204.8 km
2h 39m
€30–42

Hanover to Gotha by train

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2h 47mAverage Duration

€32Cheapest Price

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Distance: 214.9 km
Duration: 2h 47m

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

You can take a train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Gotha via Göttingen in around 2h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hanover central bus station to Gotha via Kassel, Erfurt central train station, and Erfurt Hbf in around 6h 28m.

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