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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Train | Essen Central Train Station | Gotha (train) | ||||
Deutsche Bahn ICE + Deutsche Bahn | Train | Essen Central Train Station | Gotha (train) | ||||
Deutsche Bahn ICE + Deutsche Bahn | Train | Essen Central Train Station | Gotha (train) | ||||
Deutsche Bahn ICE + Deutsche Bahn | Train | Essen Central Train Station | Gotha (train) | ||||
Deutsche Bahn ICE + Deutsche Bahn | Train | Essen Central Train Station | Gotha (train) |
Get from Essen to Gotha
The journey takes about 4 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $127, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Essen to Gotha by train
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Essen to Gotha?
The cheapest train tickets from Essen to Gotha start at $127. The average price for this train route is around $247. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Essen to Gotha?
The average train trip from Essen to Gotha takes 4h 50m and covers 264 km. The quickest train gets you there in 4h 24m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn.
Which train operators serve the Essen to Gotha route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 8 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixTrain.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Essen to Gotha?
The earliest train from Essen to Gotha departs at 6:13am. The latest train departs at 11:00pm.
What is the best train operator from Essen to Gotha?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Essen to Gotha?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn ICE has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which train operator has the best on-time performance from Essen to Gotha?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is FlixTrain, with a punctuality rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Essen 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.
