There are 4 ways to get from Chemnitz to Gotha by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Chemnitz central bus station to Erfurt central train stationbus N1306 / ...
2h 32m€17–41Train via Leipzig
- Take the train from Chemnitz Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain Re
- Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Gothatrain 50
3h 5m€40–76Drive 176.7 km
- Drive from Chemnitz to Gothacar 176.7 km
1h 36m€26–38Train
- Take the train from Glauchau, Bahnhof to Gothatrain Re1
3h 51m€37–139
Chemnitz to Gotha by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chemnitz to Gotha is to bus which costs €17 - €45 and takes 2h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Chemnitz to Gotha is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs €26 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Chemnitz station to Gotha station. However, there are services departing from Chemnitz central bus station and arriving at Erfurt central train station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Chemnitz to Gotha. However, there are services departing from Chemnitz Hbf and arriving at Gotha via Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
The distance between Chemnitz and Gotha is 177 km. The road distance is 176.7 km.
The best way to get from Chemnitz to Gotha without a car is to bus which takes 2h 32m and costs €17 - €45.
It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Chemnitz to Gotha, including transfers.
Chemnitz to Gotha bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chemnitz central bus station.
Chemnitz to Gotha train services, operated by Transdev GmbH, depart from Chemnitz Hbf station.
The best way to get from Chemnitz to Gotha is to bus which takes 2h 32m and costs €17 - €45. Alternatively, you can train via Leipzig, which costs €40 - €80 and takes 3h 5m.
What companies run services between Chemnitz, Germany and Gotha, Thuringia, Germany?
FlixBus operates a bus from Chemnitz central bus station to Erfurt central train station 5 times a day. Tickets cost €13–20 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chemnitz Hbf to Gotha via Leipzig Hbf in around 3h 5m.
- Phone
- +49 30 200 73-0
- [email protected]
- Website
- Transdev GmbH
Train from Chemnitz Hbf to Leipzig Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Schedules at
- Transdev GmbH
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Leipzig Hbf to Gotha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–55
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Website
- LEO Express
Train from Leipzig Hbf to Gotha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- LEO Express
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Glauchau, Bahnhof to Gotha
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–130
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Chemnitz central bus station to Erfurt central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Chemnitz to Gotha bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Erfurt central train station.
Chemnitz to Gotha train services, operated by Transdev GmbH, arrive at Leipzig Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chemnitz to Gotha is 177 km. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Chemnitz to Gotha.
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