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Cheap train tickets from Cologne to Gera

Showing times and prices for Oct 13

Cheapest

$152

Average

$152

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne to Gera is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

07:17AM6h38

Cologne

01:55PMGera

$1521One-way

0 transfers

Cologne to Gera train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Sunday, October 13

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers	Tickets
Deutsche Bahn	07:17AM Cologne	6h38	01:55PM Gera	0 transfersDirect
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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Cologne to Gera?

The best time to book your train from Cologne to Gera is 14 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Cologne to Gera route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Cologne to Gera per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Cologne to Gera.

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Fastest train times from Cologne to Gera

Showing times and prices for Oct 13

Fastest Journey

6 h 38 m

Average

6 h 38 m

Trains per day

Distance

360 km

Of the 1 trains that leave Cologne for Gera every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

07:17AM6h38

Cologne

01:55PMGera

$1521One-way

0 transfers

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Overview: Train from Cologne to Gera

Distance	223 miles (359 km)
Average train duration	4 h 50 min
Average train ticket price	$95 (€82)
Train frequency	5 a day
Direct train	Yes, there are 2 direct trains a day
Train companies	Deutsche Bahn

Trains from Cologne to Gera cover the 223 miles (359 km) long journey taking on average 4 h 50 min with our travel partners like Deutsche Bahn. Normally, there are 5 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this trip costs around $95 (€82), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $42 (€36). Travelers depart most frequently from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Gera Hbf.

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Cologne to Gera trains

Travel to Gera from Cologne from $42 (€36) with Omio’s train partners Deutsche Bahn! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient route for you.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main provider of train services and makes on average about 40,000 domestic and international journeys per day. Deutsche Bahn’s fleet of trains includes the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) as well as the IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain train types and routes. Deutsche Bahn is well-known for its wide range of fares like Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your Cologne to Gera train.

Cologne to Gera train information with Deutsche Bahn:

Average Duration: 4 h 50 min
Cheapest Price: $42
Deutsche Bahn frequency: 10 a day

FAQs: Trains from Cologne to Gera

FAQs: Travel by train from Cologne to Gera easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cologne to Gera.

Cheap train tickets from Cologne to Gera can start from as little as $42 (€36) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Cologne to Gera is $95 (€82); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The train time from Cologne to Gera is on average 4 h 50 min for the 223 mile (359 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go between Cologne and Gera by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Cologne to Gera leaves at 6: 45 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Cologne to Gera leaves at 7: 55 PM.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Cologne to Gera without having to change trains with Deutsche Bahn. There are 2 direct trains from Cologne to Gera each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

For the trip from Cologne to Gera you can take a train with Deutsche Bahn. Be sure to check out all possible train providers that offer services to Gera from Cologne on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 7: 55 PM.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Cologne Hbf, which is located around 1.6 miles (2.5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Gera Hbf, located 0.4 miles (634 m) away from the city centre.

A trip to Gera from Cologne is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 4 h 50 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Cologne to Gera is April.

You have options as you can travel from Cologne to Gera 3 different ways: train, bus or flight.

Popular train stations from Cologne to Gera

Cologne

Gera

The major railway station for departures from Cologne is Cologne Hbf. Read all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Cologne Hbf for your journey from Cologne to Gera.

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