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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Gothatrain51
    2h 22m
    €30–60
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Paderborn to Erfurt central train stationbusN69
    4h 8m
    €23–32
  3. Drive 188.4 km

    1. Drive from Paderborn to Gothacar188.4 km
    2h 27m
    €27–39
  4. Train via Göttingen

    1. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to GöttingentrainRb85
    2. Take the train from Göttingen to GothatrainRe1
    4h 6m
    €53–61

Paderborn to Gotha by train

Calendar16Weekly Trains
Duration2h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket€30Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Paderborn, Germany and Gotha, Thuringia, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Paderborn Hbf to Gotha twice daily. Tickets cost €30–60 and the journey takes 2h 22m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Paderborn to Erfurt central train station once daily. Tickets cost €18–26 and the journey takes 3h 15m.

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