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Compare train and bus for Dresden to Gera
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Dresden to Gera among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $21 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 40m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, while a train costs an average of $57.
Distance: 73 miles (118 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$21 Average price Cheapest | $57 Average price | $25 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 55m Average total duration 2h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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 Dresden to Gera:
A bus is $36 (€29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Gera costing on average $57 (€47).
Other travel options to Gera take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 55m.
Tickets start at around $21 (€17) compared to roughly $25 (€20) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $4 (€3). The journey takes 2h 10m versus 1h 27m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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How to get from Dresden to Gera by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dresden to Gera is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:45 AM2h10Dresden11:55 AMGera$141One-way0 transfers
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- 9:45 AM2h10Dresden11:55 AMGera$141One-way0 transfers
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- 9:45 AM2h10Dresden11:55 AMGera$141One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Gera:
A bus is $36 (€29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Gera costing on average $57 (€47).
Other travel options to Gera take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 55m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dresden and Gera as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Gera, Bahnhofsplatz (FlixBus).
- Trains mostly depart from Dresden Hbf and arrive in Gera Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Gera by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Gera by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
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