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 - €120 and takes 10h 30m.

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 26m and costs €120 - €390.

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 6h 5m.

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 6h 5m and costs €75 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Vienna to Gotha, including transfers.

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 6h 5m and costs €75 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €120 and takes 10h 30m.

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?

There are 988+ 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 via Nuremberg
best
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Nuernberg HbfIce
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Erfurt Hbf29 / ...
6h 5m
€76–234
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 30m
€37–112
Drive 622.5 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Gotha622.5 km
6h 53m
€100–144
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 26m
€121–382
Train
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Erfurt HbfIce
6h 11m
€55–196
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 57m
€96–270
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 3m
€98–307
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 27m
€126–347
Fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Munich International Airport (MUC)VIE - MUC
2. Take the train from Flughafen München to Hauptbahnhof
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Nürnberg Hbf
4. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Erfurt Hbf
7h 22m
€134–449

Vienna to Gotha by train

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6h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 724.9 km
Duration: 6h 5m

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 6h 5m. 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 30m.

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