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Compare train and bus for Gera to Dortmund
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gera to Dortmund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $41 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 21m. 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 $41, while a flight costs an average of $522.
Distance: 204 miles (329 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$97 Average price | $522 Average price | $41 Average price Cheapest | $69 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 56m Average total duration 5h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 21m Average total duration Fastest 2h 21m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 57m Average total duration 9h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.8kg 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 Dortmund, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Gera to Dortmund:
A bus is $57 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gera to Dortmund costing on average $97.
A bus is $482 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gera to Dortmund costing on average $522.
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 56m.
Bus takes on average 9h 57m.
Tickets start at around $97 compared to roughly $69 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$27. The journey takes 5h 26m versus 4h 36m 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 Gera to Dortmund by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Gera to Dortmund is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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6:04 AM 5h10 Gera 11:14 AM Dortmund $78 1 One-way 0 transfers
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6:04 AM 5h10 Gera 11:14 AM Dortmund $78 1 One-way 0 transfers
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6:04 AM 5h10 Gera 11:14 AM Dortmund $78 1 One-way 0 transfers
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12:04 PM 5h10 Gera 5:14 PM Dortmund $78 1 One-way 0 transfers.png)
9:05 AM 5h19 Gera 2:24 PM Dortmund $89 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Gera to Dortmund:
A bus is $57 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gera to Dortmund costing on average $97.
A bus is $482 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gera to Dortmund costing on average $522.
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 56m.
Bus takes on average 9h 57m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 4 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Gera and Dortmund as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Gera Hbf and arrive in Dortmund Hbf.
- Flights mostly depart from Leipzig/Halle Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Gera, Bahnhofsplatz (FlixBus) and arrive in Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Dortmund by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Dortmund by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Eurowings, Air Dolomiti, Air Baltic to go to Dortmund by flight.
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