There are 4 ways to get from Mainz to Gotha by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Frankfurttrain S8
- Take the train from Frankfurt to Gothatrain 50
3h 38m€49–206Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Mainz central train station to Kassel Kaufungen Papierfabrikbus N1334
- Take the bus from Kassel Kaufungen Papierfabrik to Eisenach central bus stationbus N1314
6h 10m€27–61Drive 250.7 km
- Drive from Mainz to Gothacar 250.7 km
2h 17m€36–52Train via Großauheim
- Take the train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Hanau Hauptbahnhoftrain S8
- Take the train from Hanau Hauptbahnhof to Gothatrain Drf
4h 54m
Mainz to Gotha by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Gotha is to bus which costs €26 - €65 and takes 6h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Mainz to Gotha is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Mainz station to Gotha station. However, there are services departing from Mainz central train station and arriving at Eisenach central bus station via Kassel Kaufungen Papierfabrik. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Gotha. However, there are services departing from Mainz, Römisches Theater and arriving at Gotha via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
The distance between Mainz and Gotha is 265 km. The road distance is 250.7 km.
The best way to get from Mainz to Gotha without a car is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs €45 - €210.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Mainz to Gotha, including transfers.
Mainz to Gotha bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Mainz central train station.
Mainz to Gotha train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Mainz, Römisches Theater station.
The best way to get from Mainz to Gotha is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs €45 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €65 and takes 6h 10m.
What companies run services between Mainz, Germany and Gotha, Thuringia, Germany?
You can take a train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Gotha via Frankfurt in around 3h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mainz central train station to Gotha via Kassel Kaufungen Papierfabrik, Eisenach central bus station, and Eisenach Hbf in around 6h 10m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–17
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Hanau Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–26
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
- Phone
- +49 6731 999 27-27
- info@vlexx.de
- Website
- vlexx
Train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Schedules at
- vlexx
- Phone
- +49 621 830 1200
- Website
- Süwex
Train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Schedules at
- Süwex
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Frankfurt to Gotha
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–190
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Website
- LEO Express
Train from Hanau Hauptbahnhof to Gotha
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- LEO Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Mainz central train station to Kassel Kaufungen Papierfabrik
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €16–27
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Kassel Kaufungen Papierfabrik to Eisenach central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Mainz to Gotha bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Kassel Kaufungen Papierfabrik station.
Mainz to Gotha train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Frankfurt station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mainz to Gotha is 251 km. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Mainz to Gotha.
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