The average train between Berlin and Gotha takes 2h 35m and the fastest train takes 2h 2m. There is an hourly train service from Berlin to Gotha. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Berlin and Gotha. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Berlin is at 8:37 PM which arrives into Gotha at 10:39 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Berlin to Gotha. However, there are services departing from Berlin station and arriving at Gotha station via Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
Berlin to Gotha train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Berlin Hbf station.
Berlin to Gotha train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.
Book your Berlin to Gotha train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Abellio GmbH and 2 other operators.
The distance between Berlin and Gotha is 255.9 km. The road distance is 283 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Berlin Hbf to Erfurt Hbf every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €45–95 and the journey takes 1h 36m.