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 - €130 and takes 13h.

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 10m and costs €90 - €140.

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 14m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Gotha?

The distance between Rotterdam and Gotha is 765 km. The road distance is 526.4 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 am Main which takes 8h 14m and costs €110 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 8h 14m to get from Rotterdam to Gotha, including transfers.

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 am Main which takes 8h 14m and costs €110 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €130 and takes 13h.

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 10m to drive from Rotterdam to Gotha.

Where can I stay near Gotha?

There are 978+ 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

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 Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gothatrain 50
8h 14m
€113–297
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus 813 / ...
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Erfurt central train stationbus N69
13h
€38–124
Drive 526.4 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Gothacar 526.4 km
5h 10m
€94–135
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Hannover Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane AMS - HAJ
3. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Göttingentrain
4. Take the train from Göttingen to Gothatrain
5h 55m
€182–449
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Kassel-Wilhelmshöhetrain
3. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Heilbad Heiligenstadttrain Re
4. Take the train from Heilbad Heiligenstadt to Gothatrain Re1
9h 10m
€98–281
Train via Düsseldorf
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Blaak to Venlotrain
2. Take the train from Venlo to Düsseldorf Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Gothatrain 51
10h 6m
€119–271
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Nuremberg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane AMS - NUE
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain
5h 50m
€132–475
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane AMS - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gothatrain
6h 52m
€147–387
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BRU - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gothatrain
7h 37m
€118–374

Rotterdam to Gotha by train

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8h 14mAverage Duration

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Distance: 764.5 km
Duration: 8h 14m

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, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, and Frankfurt in around 8h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Gotha via Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Erfurt central train station, and Erfurt Hbf in around 13h.

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