Trains tickets from Cologne to Gotha

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Next departures to Gotha

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: July 8 at
    Departure city: Cologne
    Departure location: Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße
    Arrival time: July 8 at
    Destination city: Gotha
    Destination location: Gotha (train)
    Operated by: Flixbus + Flixtrain
    Flixbus + Flixtrain
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: July 8 at
    Departure city: Cologne
    Departure location: Hbf
    Arrival time: July 8 at
    Destination city: Gotha
    Destination location: Gotha (train)
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICEDeutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 8 at
    Departure city: Cologne
    Departure location: Hbf
    Arrival time: July 8 at
    Destination city: Gotha
    Destination location: Gotha (train)
    Operated by: FlixtrainFlixtrain
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 8 at
    Departure city: Cologne
    Departure location: Cologne Messe/Deutz
    Arrival time: July 8 at
    Destination city: Gotha
    Destination location: Gotha (train)
    Operated by: S-Bahn + InterCity + Deutsche Bahn ICE
    S-Bahn + InterCity + Deutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 8 at
    Departure city: Cologne
    Departure location: Cologne Messe/Deutz
    Arrival time: July 8 at
    Destination city: Gotha
    Destination location: Gotha (train)
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regionalbahn
    Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regionalbahn
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Cologne to Gotha.

Bus
Average Price$41 - $41Average Duration9h 36m
7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Train
Average Price$36 - $120Average Duration4h 1m
6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Cologne to Gotha

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Gotha. The journey takes about 9 hours 36 minutes and with fares starting at just $41, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
9h 36mAverage Duration
$41Cheapest ticket
7kgCO₂ emissions

Train Cologne to Gotha: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$95
Average train trip duration4h 1m
Number of daily trains27
Earliest train departure6:41am
Distance164 miles (263 km)
Latest train departure10:27pm

Cologne to Gotha Train

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Cologne to Gotha was searched and found on Jul 8, 2025 with a price of $34

To 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 $34 to $178 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 $34 which is on 2025-07-08.

About Train Travel

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Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Gotha you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Cologne and Gotha compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Cologne to Gotha, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

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Train from Gotha to Cologne

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