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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Gotha is to bus which costs €35 - €100 and takes 12h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Gotha is to drive which takes 5h 9m and costs €90 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Gotha?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Gotha. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Gotha via Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Gotha?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Gotha. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Gotha via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Gotha?

The distance between Rotterdam and Gotha is 764 km. The road distance is 526.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Gotha without a car is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 8h 17m and costs €110 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 8h 17m to get from Rotterdam to Gotha, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Gotha bus from?

Rotterdam to Gotha bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Gotha train from?

Rotterdam to Gotha train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Gotha?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Gotha is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 8h 17m and costs €110 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €100 and takes 12h 46m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Gotha bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Gotha bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.

Where does the Rotterdam to Gotha train arrive?

Rotterdam to Gotha train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Gotha?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Gotha is 526 km. It takes approximately 5h 9m to drive from Rotterdam to Gotha.

Where can I stay near Gotha?

There are 1020+ hotels available in Gotha.

Rotterdam to Gotha - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Rotterdam to Gotha by train (Eurostar), bus, car, train, or plane

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Train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen FernbfIce
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gotha50 / ...
8h 17m
€116–292
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Amsterdam SloterdijkN814 / ...
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Erfurt central train stationN69
12h 46m
€37–97
Drive 526.2 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Gotha526.2 km
5h 9m
€94–135
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Hannover Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)AMS - HAJ
3. Take the train from Hannover Hbf to Göttingen
4. Take the train from Göttingen to Gotha
5h 55m
€179–414
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraal
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe
3. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Heilbad HeiligenstadtRe
4. Take the train from Heilbad Heiligenstadt to GothaRe1
8h 59m
€98–281
Train #2
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Blaak to Venlo
2. Take the train from Venlo to Düsseldorf Hbf
3. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Gotha51
10h 15m
€116–224
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Nuremberg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)AMS - NUE
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Erfurt Hbf
5h 41m
€155–441
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Frankfurt (FRA)AMS - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gotha
6h 52m
€144–342
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Anvers-Central
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Frankfurt (FRA)BRU - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gotha
7h 35m
€136–380

Rotterdam to Gotha by train

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8h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 764.2 km
Duration: 8h 17m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Gotha, Thuringia, Germany?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Gotha via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Frankfurt in around 8h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Gotha via Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Erfurt central train station, and Erfurt Hbf in around 12h 46m.

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