There are 4 ways to get from Berlin Ostbahnhof to Gotha by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain 29 / ...
2h 28m€50–110Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Berlin to Jena bus stationbus 1389
- Take the bus from Jena bus station to Erfurt central train stationbus N1305 / ...
6h 4m€27–51Drive 311.1 km
- Drive from Berlin Ostbahnhof to Gothacar 311.1 km
3h 14m€46–66Train via Halle (Saale)
- Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain 29 / ...
- Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Gothatrain Re / ...
4h 20m€38–108
Berlin Ostbahnhof to Gotha by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Berlin Ostbahnhof to Gotha is to bus which costs €27 - €55 and takes 6h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Berlin Ostbahnhof to Gotha is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs €45 - €110.
No, there is no direct bus from Berlin Ostbahnhof to Gotha station. However, there are services departing from Berlin and arriving at Erfurt central train station via Jena bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Berlin Ostbahnhof to Gotha. However, there are services departing from S Ostbahnhof and arriving at Gotha via Berlin Hbf and Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
The distance between Berlin Ostbahnhof and Gotha is 289 km. The road distance is 311.1 km.
The best way to get from Berlin Ostbahnhof to Gotha without a car is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs €45 - €110.
It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Berlin Ostbahnhof to Gotha, including transfers.
Berlin Ostbahnhof to Gotha bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Berlin station.
Berlin Ostbahnhof to Gotha train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Berlin Hbf station.
The best way to get from Berlin Ostbahnhof to Gotha is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs €45 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €55 and takes 6h 4m.
What companies run services between Berlin Ostbahnhof, Germany and Gotha, Thuringia, Germany?
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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Berlin to Gotha via Jena bus station, Erfurt central train station, and Erfurt Hbf in around 6h 4m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Berlin Hbf to Erfurt Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €45–95
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Berlin Hbf to Halle(Saale)Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Berlin to Jena bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Jena bus station to Erfurt central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Berlin Ostbahnhof to Gotha bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Jena bus station.
Berlin Ostbahnhof to Gotha train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Berlin Ostbahnhof to Gotha is 311 km. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Berlin Ostbahnhof to Gotha.
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