There are 5 ways to get from Prague to Gotha by train, bus, night train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Dresden
best- Take the train from Praha-Holesovice to Dresden-Neustadttrain Rj
- Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Gothatrain 50
5h 29m€55–138Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Prague to Dresden central stationbus 060 / ...
- Take the bus from Dresden central station to Erfurt central train stationbus N1305 / ...
6h 47m€43–64Night train
- Take the nighttrain from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Erfurt Hbfnighttrain En
6h 59m€82–139Drive 329.8 km
- Drive from Prague to Gothacar 329.8 km
3h 31m€62–89Train
- Take the train from Praha-Vrsovice to Gothatrain Drf
6h 25m
Prague to Gotha by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Prague to Gotha is to bus which costs €40 - €65 and takes 6h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Prague to Gotha is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs €60 - €90.
No, there is no direct bus from Prague to Gotha station. However, there are services departing from Prague and arriving at Erfurt central train station via Dresden central station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Praha-Vrsovice and arriving at Gotha. Services depart five times a week, and operate Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 6h 25m.
The distance between Prague and Gotha is 447 km. The road distance is 329.8 km.
The best way to get from Prague to Gotha without a car is to train via Dresden which takes 5h 29m and costs €55 - €140.
It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Prague to Gotha, including transfers.
Prague to Gotha bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Prague station.
Prague to Gotha train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), depart from Praha-Holesovice station.
The best way to get from Prague to Gotha is to train via Dresden which takes 5h 29m and costs €55 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €65 and takes 6h 47m.
What companies run services between Prague, Czechia and Gotha, Thuringia, Germany?
You can take a train from Praha-Holesovice to Gotha via Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt in around 5h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Prague to Gotha via Dresden central station, Erfurt central train station, and Erfurt Hbf in around 6h 47m.
- Phone
- +420 221 111 122
- info@cd.cz
- Website
- Czech Railways (ČD)
Train from Praha-Holesovice to Dresden-Neustadt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–26
- Website
- Czech Railways (ČD)
- Phone
- +43 (0) 5 1717
- Website
- ÖBB EuroCity
Train from Praha-Holesovice to Dresden-Neustadt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €48
- Website
- ÖBB EuroCity
- Website
- ÖBB EuroCity
- Phone
- +47 70 13 14 15
- kundehenv@dsb.dk
- Website
- Danish Railways
Train from Praha-Holesovice to Dresden-Neustadt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15
- Website
- Danish Railways
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Gotha
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–90
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- _AUSTRIAN_RAILWAYS_(ÖBB)
- Website
- Austrian Railways
Night train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Erfurt Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €75–130
- Website
- Austrian Railways
- Website
- LEO Express
Train from Praha-Vrsovice to Gotha
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- LEO Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Prague to Dresden central station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Dresden central station to Erfurt central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–29
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +38 098-888-11-08
- igoruzhanskyi@grandbus.com.ua
- Website
- Grand Bus
Bus from Prague to Dresden central station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €21–23
- Website
- Grand Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Prague to Gotha bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dresden central station.
Prague to Gotha train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), arrive at Dresden-Neustadt station.
Yes, the driving distance between Prague to Gotha is 330 km. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Prague to Gotha.
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