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 - €95 and takes 10h 51m.

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 25m and costs €130 - €370.

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 51m.

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 Nürnberg Hbf and Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.

How far is it from Vienna to Gotha?

The distance between Vienna and Gotha is 725 km. The road distance is 622.5 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 via Nuremberg which takes 5h 59m and costs €75 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 5h 59m 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 via Nuremberg which takes 5h 59m and costs €75 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €95 and takes 10h 51m.

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 Nuernberg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Vienna to Gotha?

Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Gotha is 622 km. It takes approximately 6h 53m 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?

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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 via Nuremberg
best
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Nuernberg HbfIce
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Erfurt Hbf29 / ...
5h 59m
€78–229
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 51m
€36–92
Drive 622.5 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Gotha622.5 km
6h 53m
€101–146
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 Halle(Saale)Hbf to Erfurt Hbf
5h 25m
€133–369
Train
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Erfurt HbfIce
6h 9m
€55–249
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 40m
€97–143
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Frankfurt (FRA)VIE - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gotha
7h 1m
€95–270
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 S Südkreuz Bhf to Erfurt Hbf
6h 7m
€82–308
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 20m
€133–332

Vienna to Gotha by train

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5h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 724.9 km
Duration: 5h 59m

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

You can take a train from Wien Hbf to Gotha via Nuernberg Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf, and Erfurt Hbf in around 5h 59m. 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 51m.

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