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

The cheapest way to get from Heidelberg to Gotha is to drive which costs €40 - €65 and takes 2h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heidelberg to Gotha is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct train between Heidelberg and Gotha?

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.

How far is it from Heidelberg to Gotha?

The distance between Heidelberg and Gotha is 314 km. The road distance is 304 km.

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

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Gotha without a car is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs €40 - €85.

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

It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Heidelberg to Gotha, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Gotha train from?

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

Where does the Heidelberg to Gotha train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Heidelberg to Gotha?

Yes, the driving distance between Heidelberg to Gotha is 304 km. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Heidelberg to Gotha.

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

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Where can I stay near Gotha?

There are 980+ hotels available in Gotha.

Heidelberg to Gotha - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Heidelberg to Gotha by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain 62 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gothatrain 50
4h 2m
€44–85
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heidelberg Pre Waypoint to Frankfurt central train stationbus 108 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gothatrain 50
5h 5m
€39–70
Bus, train via Fulda
1. Take the bus from Mannheim to Fulda Stationbus
2. Take the train from Fulda Bahnhof to Gothatrain 50
6h 22m
€44–60
Drive 304 km
1. Drive from Heidelberg to Gothacar 304 km
2h 37m
€43–63

Heidelberg to Gotha by train

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4h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 314.4 km
Duration: 4h 2m

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.

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