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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity | Train | Hbf | Gotha (train) | Cheapest | ||||
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Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity | Train | Hbf | Gotha (train) | No tags | ||||
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Get from Cologne to Gotha
The journey takes about 4 hours 46 minutes, and with fares starting at just £18, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cologne to Gotha by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from Cologne to Gotha?
The cheapest train tickets from Cologne to Gotha start from £18. The average price for this train route is around £65. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Cologne to Gotha?
The average train journey time from Cologne to Gotha is 4h 46m, covering a distance of 164 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 3h 37m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.
Which train operators serve the Cologne to Gotha route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 21 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE, Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Cologne to Gotha?
The earliest train from Cologne to Gotha departs at 06:21. And the latest train departs at 23:27.
Which is the best train operator from Cologne to Gotha?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars based on 11 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Cologne to Gotha?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Cologne to Gotha?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Cologne to Gotha?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Cologne to Gotha was searched and found on 21 Dec 2025 with a price of £56To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Cologne to Gotha as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £56 to £219 for a train ticket from Cologne to Gotha based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £56, which is on 2025-12-21.
