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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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Get from Erfurt to Gotha
The journey takes about 14 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 165, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Erfurt to Gotha by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Erfurt to Gotha?
The cheapest train tickets from Erfurt to Gotha start from R 165. The average price for this train route is around R 395. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Erfurt to Gotha?
The average train journey time from Erfurt to Gotha is 14m, covering a distance of 24 km. The quickest train can get you there in 13m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn.
Which train operators serve the Erfurt to Gotha route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 5 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 Erfurt to Gotha?
The earliest train from Erfurt to Gotha departs at 06:16. And the latest train departs at 19:18.
Which is the best train operator from Erfurt to Gotha?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Erfurt to Gotha?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which train operator offers the most punctual service from Erfurt 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 Erfurt 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 Erfurt to Gotha was searched and found on 16 Dec 2025 with a price of R 144To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Erfurt to Gotha as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 144 to R 699 for a train ticket from Erfurt to Gotha based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 144, which is on 2025-12-16.
Usually Deutsche Bahn ICE will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
