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

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Gotha is to bus which costs €23 - €75 and takes 4h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mainz to Gotha is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct train between Mainz and Gotha?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Gotha. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 40m.

How far is it from Mainz to Gotha?

The distance between Mainz and Gotha is 265 km. The road distance is 250.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Mainz to Gotha without a car is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs €60 - €64.

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

The train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Gotha takes 2h 40m including transfers and departs every three hours.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Gotha train from?

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

Train or bus from Mainz to Gotha?

The best way to get from Mainz to Gotha is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs €60 - €64. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €75 and takes 4h 58m.

Where does the Mainz to Gotha train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Mainz to Gotha?

Yes, the driving distance between Mainz to Gotha is 251 km. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Mainz to Gotha.

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

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Where can I stay near Gotha?

There are 999+ hotels available in Gotha.

Mainz to Gotha - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Mainz to Gotha by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Gotha50
2h 40m
€60–64
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mainz central train station to Erfurt central train stationN1306 / ...
4h 58m
€23–74
Drive 250.8 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Gotha250.8 km
2h 16m
€36–51

Mainz to Gotha by train

60Weekly Trains

2h 40mAverage Duration

€60Cheapest Price

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Distance: 264.6 km
Duration: 2h 40m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Gotha every 3 hours. Tickets cost €60–64 and the journey takes 2h 40m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Mainz central train station to Erfurt central train station once daily. Tickets cost €18–60 and the journey takes 4h 30m.

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