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Compare 2 ways to go from Essen to Gotha.

Bus
Average Price$34 - $37Average Duration8h 26m
7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Average Price$26 - $191Average Duration5h
6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Essen to Gotha

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Gotha. The journey takes about 8 hours 26 minutes and with fares starting at just $34, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
8h 26mAverage Duration
$34Cheapest ticket
7kgCO₂ emissions

Train Essen to Gotha: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$121
Average train trip duration5h
Number of daily trains19
Earliest train departure6:21am
Distance164 miles (264 km)
Latest train departure11:00pm

Essen to Gotha Train

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Essen to Gotha was searched and found on Aug 6, 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 Essen to Gotha, as early as possible.

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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 Essen 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.

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Did you know?

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

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