There are 4 ways to get from Linz to Gotha by train, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain Ice
4h 55m€86–164Train via Nuremberg
cheapest- Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Nuernberg Hbftrain Ice
- Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain 29 / ...
5h 1m€85–167Drive 498.3 km
- Drive from Linz to Gothacar 498.3 km
4h 49m€90–130Fly, train
- Fly from Linz Airport (LNZ) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane LNZ - FRA
- Take the train from Frankfurt to Gothatrain
7h 11m€129–239
Linz to Gotha by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Linz to Gotha is to train via Nuremberg which costs €85 - €170 and takes 5h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Linz to Gotha is to drive which takes 4h 49m and costs €85 - €130.
No, there is no direct train from Linz to Gotha. However, there are services departing from Linz/Donau Hbf and arriving at Gotha via Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
The distance between Linz and Gotha is 544 km. The road distance is 498.3 km.
The best way to get from Linz to Gotha without a car is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs €85 - €170.
It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Linz to Gotha, including transfers.
Linz to Gotha train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Linz/Donau Hbf station.
Linz to Gotha train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Linz to Gotha is 498 km. It takes approximately 4h 49m to drive from Linz to Gotha.
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What companies run services between Linz, Austria and Gotha, Thuringia, Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Erfurt Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €80–160 and the journey takes 4h 26m.
- Website
- dat.dk
Flights from Linz Airport to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90–160
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Erfurt Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €80–160
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Frankfurt to Gotha
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Nuernberg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50–95
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Nürnberg Hbf to Erfurt Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Website
- LEO Express
Train from Frankfurt to Gotha
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- LEO Express
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Nürnberg Hbf to Erfurt Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
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