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Compare bus, train, and flight for Gera to Prague
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Gera to Prague among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $43 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 4h 40m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $43, while a train costs an average of $109.
Distance: 116 miles (187 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$43 Average price Cheapest | $109 Average price | $55 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 40m Average total duration Fastest 4h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 35m Average total duration 5h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Gera to Prague:
A bus is $66 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gera to Prague costing on average $109.
A bus is $507 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gera to Prague costing on average $550.
Other travel options to Prague take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 40m.
Train takes on average 5h 35m.
Tickets start at around $43 compared to roughly $55 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $12. The journey takes 4h 10m versus 3h 4m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Gera to Prague
How to get from Gera to Prague by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Gera to Prague is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus8:55 AM4h15Gera, Bahnhofsplatz (FlixBus)1:10 PMPraha, ÚAN Florenc$291One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus8:55 AM4h15Gera, Bahnhofsplatz (FlixBus)1:10 PMPraha, ÚAN Florenc$291One-way0 transfers
Fastest
LH153+
LH139610:30 AM3h00Leipzig/Halle Airport1:30 PMPrague Vaclav Havel Airport$5961One-way1 transfer
Other options
80846 · ICE 1555 · S1 · 280069:01 AM6h09Gera Hbf3:10 PMPrague hlavní nádraží$881One-way4 transfers
80846 · ICE 1555 · RJ 1759:01 AM6h14Gera Hbf3:15 PMPrague-Holešovice$1111One-way2 transfers
80852 · IC 2443 · RJ 38312:01 PM5h24Gera Hbf5:25 PMPrague hlavní nádraží$1221One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus8:55 AM5h05Gera, Bahnhofsplatz (FlixBus)2:00 PMPrague, Central Train Station$491One-way1 transfer
FlixBus3:00 PM4h10Gera, Bahnhofsplatz (FlixBus)7:10 PMPraha, ÚAN Florenc$601One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus3:00 PM5h00Gera, Bahnhofsplatz (FlixBus)8:00 PMPraha, M. Horákové (Hradčanská)$761One-way1 transfer
LH157 · LH14026:40 PM4h35Leipzig/Halle Airport11:15 PMPrague Vaclav Havel Airport$2001One-way1 transfer
LH159 · LH13946:20 AM4h40Leipzig/Halle Airport11:00 AMPrague Vaclav Havel Airport$2001One-way1 transfer
OS286 · OS6437:30 PM15h05Leipzig/Halle Airport10:35 AMPrague Vaclav Havel Airport$3111One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Gera to Prague:
A bus is $66 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gera to Prague costing on average $109.
A bus is $507 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gera to Prague costing on average $550.
Other travel options to Prague take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 40m.
Train takes on average 5h 35m.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 10 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Gera and Prague as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Leipzig/Halle Airport and arrive in Prague Vaclav Havel Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Gera Hbf and arrive in Prague hlavní nádraží.
- Buses mostly depart from Gera, Bahnhofsplatz (FlixBus) and arrive in Praha, ÚAN Florenc.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, České dráhy to go to Prague by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Busbetrieb Piehler GmbH & Co. KG to go to Prague by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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