There are 7 ways to get from Linz to Gotha by train, bus, night train, car, or plane
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 Linz/Donau Hbf to Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10train Rjx
- Take the train from München Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain 29 / ...
- Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain 29 / ...
6h 13m€58–244Night train, train
cheapest- Take the nighttrain from Linz/Donau Hbf to Nuernberg Hbfnighttrain Nj
- Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain 29 / ...
6h 40m€47–181Bus
- Take the bus from Linz Industriezeile to Dresden central stationbus N881 / ...
- Take the bus from Dresden central station to Erfurt central train stationbus N1305 / ...
10h 19m€52–87Drive 498.3 km
- Drive from Linz to Gothacar 498.3 km
4h 49m€84–121Bus, train
- Take the bus from Linz Industriezeile Bus Stop to Nuremberg Central Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Forchheim to Saalfeldtrain
- Take the train from Saalfeld(Saale) to Neudietendorftrain Rb
11h 32m€244–290Fly to Frankfurt, train
- Fly from Linz Airport (LNZ) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane LNZ - FRA
- Take the train from Frankfurt to Gothatrain
7h 6m€134–374Fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
- Fly from Linz Airport (LNZ) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane LNZ - LEJ
- Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain
8h 5m€308–918
Linz to Gotha by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Linz to Gotha is to bus which costs €50 - €90 and takes 10h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Linz to Gotha is to drive which takes 4h 49m and costs €80 - €120.
No, there is no direct bus from Linz to Gotha station. However, there are services departing from Linz Industriezeile and arriving at Erfurt central train station via Dresden central station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Linz to Gotha. However, there are services departing from Linz/Donau Hbf and arriving at Gotha via München Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf and Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
The distance between Linz and Gotha is 659 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 6h 13m and costs €55 - €250.
It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Linz to Gotha, including transfers.
Linz to Gotha bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Linz Industriezeile station.
Linz to Gotha train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Linz/Donau Hbf station.
The best way to get from Linz to Gotha is to train which takes 6h 13m and costs €55 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €90 and takes 10h 19m.
What companies run services between Linz, Austria and Gotha, Thuringia, Germany?
You can take a train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Gotha via Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, München Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf, and Erfurt Hbf in around 6h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Linz Industriezeile to Gotha via Dresden central station, Erfurt central train station, and Erfurt Hbf in around 10h 19m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Linz Airport to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90–160
Flights from Linz Airport to Leipzig-Halle Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €280–850
- Phone
- +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
- informacio@mavcsoport.hu
- Website
- Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
Train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–15
- Website
- Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Linz Industriezeile to Dresden central station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Dresden central station to Erfurt central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–28
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Linz to Gotha bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dresden central station.
Linz to Gotha train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 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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