How to travel from Berlin to Gera

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Compare train and bus for Berlin to Gera

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Gera among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 32m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a train costs an average of $21.

Distance: 126 miles (204 km)

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Bus
Driving

$53

Average price

$28

Average price

Cheapest

$44

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

3h 2m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 32m

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30m

Additional time*

3h 54m

Average total duration

3h 24m

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30m

Additional time*

2h 59m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

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CO2 emissions

Deutsche Bahn

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FlixBus

Most popular bus company

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Berlin to Gera is a bus with an average price of $28 (€23).

This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Gera:

A bus is $25 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Gera costing on average $53 (€43).

The fastest way to travel from Berlin to Gera is by train with an average journey time of 2h 32m.

Other travel options to Gera take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 24m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Berlin and Gera including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Berlin to Gera among Omio's users.

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from Berlin to Gera

How to get from Berlin to Gera by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Berlin to Gera is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:30 PM5h55
    Berlin, Alexanderplatz
    6:25 PMGera, Bahnhofsplatz (FlixBus)
    $381One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:30 PM5h55
    Berlin, Alexanderplatz
    6:25 PMGera, Bahnhofsplatz (FlixBus)
    $381One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 697 · 80867
    7:27 PM2h27
    Berlin Hbf
    9:54 PMGera Hbf
    $991One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
    10:04 AM4h51
    Berlin Südkreuz station
    2:55 PMGera, Bahnhofsplatz (FlixBus)
    $431One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
    9:57 AM4h58
    Berlin Hbf
    2:55 PMGera, Bahnhofsplatz (FlixBus)
    $431One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
    9:27 AM5h28
    Berlin Spandau
    2:55 PMGera, Bahnhofsplatz (FlixBus)
    $431One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:15 PM5h10
    Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
    6:25 PMGera, Bahnhofsplatz (FlixBus)
    $461One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:00 PM5h25
    Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
    6:25 PMGera, Bahnhofsplatz (FlixBus)
    $471One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    7:00 AM5h55
    Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
    12:55 PMGera, Bahnhofsplatz (FlixBus)
    $481One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH203 · LH152
    6:45 AM3h05
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    9:50 AMLeipzig/Halle Airport
    $2101One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH193 · LH158
    5:45 PM5h30
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    11:15 PMLeipzig/Halle Airport
    $2621One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH199 · LH158
    7:45 PM3h30
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    11:15 PMLeipzig/Halle Airport
    $2751One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Berlin to Gera

Travel 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 Berlin to Gera.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Berlin and Gera including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Berlin to Gera is a bus with an average price of $28 (€23).

This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Gera:

A bus is $25 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Gera costing on average $53 (€43).

The fastest way to travel from Berlin to Gera is by train with an average journey time of 2h 32m.

Other travel options to Gera take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 24m.

The distance from Berlin to Gera is approximately 126 miles (204 km).
The average frequency per day from Berlin to Gera is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Berlin and Gera as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Berlin to Gera:
  • Trains mostly depart from Berlin Hbf and arrive in Gera Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) and arrive in Gera, Bahnhofsplatz (FlixBus).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Berlin to Gera, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Gera by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Gera by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Berlin to Gera:
  • 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Berlin to Gera often also extend their vacation to go to Leipzig, Jena, Erfurt, Prague, Dresden. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Gera and these popular destinations at a great price.

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