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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Gotha is to bus which costs €45 - €90 and takes 11h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Gotha is to drive which takes 5h 16m and costs €85 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Gotha?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Gotha. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Gotha, Hauptbahnhof via Heilbronn central train station, Zella-Mehlis, Bahnhof and Oberhof, Busbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Gotha?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Gotha. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Gotha via Basel SBB and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.

How far is it from Zurich to Gotha?

The distance between Zurich and Gotha is 646 km. The road distance is 507.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Gotha without a car is to train via Basel which takes 7h 27m and costs €75 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 7h 27m to get from Zurich to Gotha, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Gotha bus from?

Zurich to Gotha bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Gotha train from?

Zurich to Gotha train services, operated by SBB GmbH, depart from Zürich HB station.

Train or bus from Zurich to Gotha?

The best way to get from Zurich to Gotha is to train via Basel which takes 7h 27m and costs €75 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €90 and takes 11h 38m.

Where does the Zurich to Gotha bus arrive?

Zurich to Gotha bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heilbronn central train station.

Where does the Zurich to Gotha train arrive?

Zurich to Gotha train services, operated by SBB GmbH, arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Gotha?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Gotha is 507 km. It takes approximately 5h 16m to drive from Zurich to Gotha.

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

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Where can I stay near Gotha?

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Zurich to Gotha - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Zurich to Gotha by train, bus, car, plane, or train (Trenitalia)

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 Basel
best
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBIce / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Frankfurt20 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gotha50 / ...
7h 27m
€79–197
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Heilbronn central train stationN184
2. Take the bus from Heilbronn central train station to Zella-Mehlis stationN215
11h 38m
€49–88
Drive 507.4 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Gotha507.4 km
5h 16m
€89–128
Fly Zurich Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)ZRH - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gotha
5h 34m
€111–248
Train
1. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Frankfurt(Main)HbfEc
2. Take the train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Eisenach HbfIce
7h 56m
€123–226
Train via Stuttgart
1. Take the train from Zürich Stadelhofen to SchaffhausenS9 / ...
2. Take the train from Schaffhausen to Hauptbahnhof87
3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Gotha11
10h
€101–193
Fly Zurich Airport to Hannover Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)ZRH - HAJ
2. Take the train from Hannover Hbf to Göttingen
3. Take the train from Göttingen to Gotha
7h 12m
€131–345
Train to Basel, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)BSL - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gotha
7h 37m
€156–357

Zurich to Gotha by train

87Weekly Trains

7h 27mAverage Duration

€79Cheapest Price

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Distance: 646.3 km
Duration: 7h 27m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Gotha, Thuringia, Germany?

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Gotha via Basel SBB and Frankfurt in around 7h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Gotha, Hauptbahnhof via Heilbronn central train station, Zella-Mehlis, Bahnhof, and Oberhof, Busbahnhof in around 11h 38m.

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