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

The cheapest way to get from Kiel to Gotha is to bus and train which costs €45 - €130 and takes 8h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kiel to Gotha is to drive which takes 4h 41m and costs €65 - €95.

Is there a direct train between Kiel and Gotha?

No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Gotha. However, there are services departing from Kiel Hbf and arriving at Gotha via Hamburg Hbf and Göttingen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.

How far is it from Kiel to Gotha?

The distance between Kiel and Gotha is 500 km. The road distance is 446.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Kiel to Gotha without a car is to train via Göttingen which takes 5h 45m and costs €85 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Kiel to Gotha, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kiel to Gotha train from?

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

Where does the Kiel to Gotha train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kiel to Gotha?

Yes, the driving distance between Kiel to Gotha is 446 km. It takes approximately 4h 41m to drive from Kiel to Gotha.

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

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Where can I stay near Gotha?

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Kiel to Gotha - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and night train

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There are 6 ways to get from Kiel to Gotha by train, bus, car, plane, or night train

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Train via Göttingen
best
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain Re7
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Göttingentrain 25 / ...
3. Take the train from Göttingen to Gothatrain Re1
5h 45m
€85–253
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kiel central bus station to Göttingen central bus stationbus 198 / ...
2. Take the train from Göttingen to Gothatrain Re1
8h 18m
€50–122
Drive 446.2 km
1. Drive from Kiel to Gothacar 446.2 km
4h 41m
€66–95
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane HAM - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gothatrain
7h 11m
€140–342
Train
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain Re70 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain 28 / ...
6h 17m
€121–306
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain Re7
2. Take the nighttrain from Hamburg Hbf to Goettingennighttrain Nj
3. Take the train from Göttingen to Gothatrain Re1
6h 38m
€58–238

Kiel to Gotha by train

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5h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 500.1 km
Duration: 5h 45m

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

You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Gotha via Hamburg Hbf and Göttingen in around 5h 45m.

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