Travel Information
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)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$53 Average price | $28 Average price Cheapest | $44 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 2m Average total duration Fastest 2h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 54m Average total duration 3h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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).
Other travel options to Gera take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 24m.
Travel optionsfrom Berlin to Gera
How to get from Berlin to Gera by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Berlin to Gera is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus12:30 PM5h55Berlin, Alexanderplatz6:25 PMGera, Bahnhofsplatz (FlixBus)$381One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus12:30 PM5h55Berlin, Alexanderplatz6:25 PMGera, Bahnhofsplatz (FlixBus)$381One-way1 transfer
Fastest
ICE 697 · 808677:27 PM2h27Berlin Hbf9:54 PMGera Hbf$991One-way1 transfer
Other options
FlixTrain+
FlixBus10:04 AM4h51Berlin Südkreuz station2:55 PMGera, Bahnhofsplatz (FlixBus)$431One-way1 transfer
FlixTrain+
FlixBus9:57 AM4h58Berlin Hbf2:55 PMGera, Bahnhofsplatz (FlixBus)$431One-way1 transfer
FlixTrain+
FlixBus9:27 AM5h28Berlin Spandau2:55 PMGera, Bahnhofsplatz (FlixBus)$431One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus1:15 PM5h10Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz6:25 PMGera, Bahnhofsplatz (FlixBus)$461One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus1:00 PM5h25Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)6:25 PMGera, Bahnhofsplatz (FlixBus)$471One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus7:00 AM5h55Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)12:55 PMGera, Bahnhofsplatz (FlixBus)$481One-way1 transfer
LH203 · LH1526:45 AM3h05Berlin Brandenburg Airport9:50 AMLeipzig/Halle Airport$2101One-way1 transfer
LH193 · LH1585:45 PM5h30Berlin Brandenburg Airport11:15 PMLeipzig/Halle Airport$2621One-way1 transfer
LH199 · LH1587:45 PM3h30Berlin Brandenburg Airport11:15 PMLeipzig/Halle Airport$2751One-way1 transfer
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train and bus prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Jun 21
Jun 22
Jun 23
Jun 24
Jun 25
Jun 26
Jun 27
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
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.

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).
Other travel options to Gera take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 24m.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Travelling from Berlin to Gera: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
