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Compare train, bus, and flight for Gera to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gera to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $40 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 42m. 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 $40, while a train costs an average of $143.
Distance: 223 miles (360 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$143 Average price | $40 Average price Cheapest | $82 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 42m Average total duration Fastest 5h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 25m Average total duration 6h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg 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 Gera to Cologne:
A bus is $102 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gera to Cologne costing on average $143.
A bus is $594 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gera to Cologne costing on average $634.
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 42m.
Bus takes on average 7h 25m.
You'll arrive about 2h 2m sooner (2h 50m by flight vs 4h 52m by car). Tickets start at around $634 compared to roughly $82 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
Travel optionsfrom Gera to Cologne
How to get from Gera to Cologne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Gera to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 11:00 AM6h55Gera5:55 PMCologne$621One-way0 transfers
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- 11:00 AM6h55Gera5:55 PMCologne$621One-way0 transfers
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- 11:00 AM6h55Gera5:55 PMCologne$621One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Gera to Cologne:
A bus is $102 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gera to Cologne costing on average $143.
A bus is $594 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gera to Cologne costing on average $634.
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 42m.
Bus takes on average 7h 25m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 6 flights per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Gera and Cologne as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Gera Hbf and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Gera, Bahnhofsplatz (FlixBus) and arrive in Leverkusen, Bf Mitte.
- Flights mostly depart from Dresden Airport and arrive in Cologne Bonn Airport.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Cologne by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Cologne by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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