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

The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Gotha is to bus which costs €35 - €85 and takes 10h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vienna to Gotha is to fly and train which takes 5h 54m and costs €130 - €360.

Is there a direct bus between Vienna and Gotha?

No, there is no direct bus from Vienna to Gotha. However, there are services departing from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arriving at Gotha via Dresden central station and Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Vienna and Gotha?

No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Gotha. However, there are services departing from Wien Hbf and arriving at Gotha via Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.

How far is it from Vienna to Gotha?

The distance between Vienna and Gotha is 729 km. The road distance is 622.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Vienna to Gotha without a car is to train which takes 6h 16m and costs €60 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Vienna to Gotha, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Gotha bus from?

Vienna to Gotha bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) station.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Gotha train from?

Vienna to Gotha train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Wien Hbf station.

Train or bus from Vienna to Gotha?

The best way to get from Vienna to Gotha is to train which takes 6h 16m and costs €60 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €85 and takes 10h 53m.

Where does the Vienna to Gotha bus arrive?

Vienna to Gotha bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dresden central station.

Where does the Vienna to Gotha train arrive?

Vienna to Gotha train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.

Can I drive from Vienna to Gotha?

Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Gotha is 623 km. It takes approximately 6h 54m to drive from Vienna to Gotha.

How do I get a train ticket from Vienna to Gotha?

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Where can I stay near Gotha?

There are 1022+ hotels available in Gotha.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Vienna to Gotha by train, bus, car, 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
best
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Erfurt HbfIce
6h 16m
€61–205
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Dresden central station060 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Erfurt central train stationN1306 / ...
10h 53m
€36–82
Drive 622.8 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Gotha622.8 km
6h 54m
€102–146
Fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)VIE - LEJ
2. Take the train from Leipzig/Halle Flughafen to Erfurt Hbf
5h 54m
€131–353
Train via Nuremberg
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Nuernberg HbfIce
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Erfurt Hbf18 / ...
6h 42m
€68–243
Train via Prague
1. Take the train from Wien Hauptbahnhof to Prague Main Train StationRegioJet RJ 1030 / ...
2. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Erfurt HbfEc
12h 42m
€87–132
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Frankfurt (FRA)VIE - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gotha
6h 59m
€98–315
Fly to Hannover Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)VIE - HAJ
2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Göttingen
3. Take the train from Göttingen to Gotha
7h 17m
€136–357
Fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)VIE - BER
2. Take the train from Berlin Südkreuz to Erfurt Central Station
7h 46m
€88–265

Vienna to Gotha by train

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6h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 728.8 km
Duration: 6h 16m

What companies run services between Vienna, Austria and Gotha, Thuringia, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Wien Hbf to Erfurt Hbf 4 times a day. Tickets cost €55–190 and the journey takes 5h 47m. ÖBB Intercity also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Gotha via Dresden central station, Erfurt central train station, and Erfurt Hbf in around 10h 53m.

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