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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 $38 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 50m. 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 $38, while a flight costs an average of $617.
Distance: 223 miles (360 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$147 Average price | $38 Average price Cheapest | $617 Average price | $80 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 41m Average total duration 5h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 25m Average total duration 6h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 52m 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 |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from Gera to Cologne, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Gera to Cologne:
A bus is $109 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gera to Cologne costing on average $147.
A bus is $579 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gera to Cologne costing on average $617.
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 41m.
Bus takes on average 7h 25m.
Tickets start at around $147 compared to roughly $80 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$67. The journey takes 5h 11m versus 4h 52m 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.
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 AM 6h55 Gera 5:55 PM Cologne $46 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
11:00 AM 6h55 Gera 5:55 PM Cologne $46 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
11:00 AM 6h55 Gera 5:55 PM Cologne $46 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
6:55 AM 18h00 Gera 12:55 AM Cologne $62 1 One-way 0 transfers7:55 AM 18h00 Gera 1:55 AM Cologne $70 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Gera to Cologne:
A bus is $109 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gera to Cologne costing on average $147.
A bus is $579 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gera to Cologne costing on average $617.
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 41m.
Bus takes on average 7h 25m.
- Around 6 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Dresden Airport and arrive in Cologne Bonn Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Gera, Bahnhofsplatz (FlixBus) and arrive in Leverkusen, Bf Mitte.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Cologne by bus.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines to go to Cologne by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Cologne by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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