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There are 4 ways to get from Mainz to Gotha by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Frankfurttrain train S8
    2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gothatrain train 50
    3h 42m
    €46–113

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Frankfurt Airport to Erfurt central train stationbus bus N1305
    6h 10m
    €31–66

  3. Drive  250.7 km

    1. Drive from Mainz to Gothacar car 250.7 km
    2h 17m
    €37–54

  4. Train via Großauheim

    1. Take the train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Hanau Hauptbahnhoftrain train S8
    2. Take the train from Hanau Hauptbahnhof to Gothatrain train Drf
    4h 54m

Mainz to Gotha by train

Calendar77Weekly Trains
Duration3h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket€46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 265.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 42m

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 42m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Frankfurt Airport to Erfurt central train station once daily. Tickets cost €21–35 and the journey takes 3h 30m.

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