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Compare train, bus, and flight for Düsseldorf to Gera
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf to Gera among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €51 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 3m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €51, while a flight costs an average of €444.
Distance: 231 miles (373 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€160 Average price | €51 Average price Cheapest | €444 Average price | €68 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 9m Average total duration 5h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 10m Average total duration 7h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration Fastest 2h 3m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Düsseldorf to Gera
Compare the available ways to get from Düsseldorf to Gera, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Düsseldorf to Gera:
A bus is €109 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Gera costing on average €160.
A bus is €393 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Gera costing on average €444.
Other travel options to Gera take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 9m.
Bus takes on average 8h 10m.
Tickets start at around €160 compared to roughly €68 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€91. The journey takes 5h 39m versus 5h 15m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Düsseldorf to Gera by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Düsseldorf to Gera is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:15 AM 7h40 Düsseldorf 12:55 PM Gera €41 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
5:15 AM 7h40 Düsseldorf 12:55 PM Gera €41 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
5:15 AM 7h40 Düsseldorf 12:55 PM Gera €41 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
10:59 PM 12h56 Düsseldorf 11:55 AM Gera €42 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Düsseldorf to Gera:
A bus is €109 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Gera costing on average €160.
A bus is €393 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Gera costing on average €444.
Other travel options to Gera take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 9m.
Bus takes on average 8h 10m.
- Around 11 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Düsseldorf and Gera as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Gera, Bahnhofsplatz (FlixBus).
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Dresden Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Düsseldorf Hbf and arrive in Gera Hbf.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Eurowings, Air Dolomiti, Air Baltic, Lufthansa City Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline to go to Gera by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Gera by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Gera by train.
- 0 direct flights per day with Eurowings.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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