There are 3 ways to get from Heidelberg to Gotha by train, bus, 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- Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain 62 / ...
- Take the train from Frankfurt to Gothatrain 50
4h 2m€54–140Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Heidelberg central train station to Erfurt central train stationbus N3205
6h 22m€35–64Drive 304 km
- Drive from Heidelberg to Gothacar 304 km
2h 37m€45–65
Heidelberg to Gotha by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Heidelberg to Gotha is to bus which costs €35 - €65 and takes 6h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Heidelberg to Gotha is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Heidelberg station to Gotha station. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg central train station and arriving at Erfurt central train station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Gotha. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Gotha via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
The distance between Heidelberg and Gotha is 314 km. The road distance is 304 km.
The best way to get from Heidelberg to Gotha without a car is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs €50 - €140.
It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Heidelberg to Gotha, including transfers.
Heidelberg to Gotha bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Heidelberg central train station.
Heidelberg to Gotha train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station.
The best way to get from Heidelberg to Gotha is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs €50 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 6h 22m.
What companies run services between Heidelberg, Germany and Gotha, Thuringia, Germany?
You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Gotha via Frankfurt in around 4h 2m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Heidelberg central train station to Erfurt central train station once daily. Tickets cost €30–50 and the journey takes 5h 45m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Frankfurt to Gotha
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–55
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Heidelberg central train station to Erfurt central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Heidelberg to Gotha bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Erfurt central train station.
Heidelberg to Gotha train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.
Yes, the driving distance between Heidelberg to Gotha is 304 km. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Heidelberg to Gotha.
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