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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 prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 52m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a train costs an average of $28.
Distance: 73 miles (118 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$20 Average price Cheapest | $50 Average price | $25 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration 2h 35m 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 |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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 Dresden to Gera:
A bus is $30 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Gera costing on average $50 (€40).
Other travel options to Gera take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 35m.
Travel optionsfrom Dresden to Gera
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.
- FlixBus10:45 AM2h10Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)12:55 PMGera, Bahnhofsplatz (FlixBus)$141One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus10:45 AM2h10Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)12:55 PMGera, Bahnhofsplatz (FlixBus)$141One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus10:45 AM2h10Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)12:55 PMGera, Bahnhofsplatz (FlixBus)$141One-way0 transfers
Other options
- ICE 1746 · 39078:44 AM3h12Dresden Hbf11:56 AMGera Hbf$911One-way1 transfer
- IC 2048 · ICE 597 · 36599:22 AM3h33Dresden Hbf12:55 PMGera Hbf$1041One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus4:15 PM2h10Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)6:25 PMGera, Bahnhofsplatz (FlixBus)$141One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Gera:
A bus is $30 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Gera costing on average $50 (€40).
Other travel options to Gera take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 35m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 5 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Dresden Hbf and arrive in Gera Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Gera, Bahnhofsplatz (FlixBus).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Gera by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Transdev GmbH to go to Gera by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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