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Compare bus for Gera to Vienna
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Gera to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $57 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 24m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $57, while a flight costs an average of $501.
Distance: 266 miles (429 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$57 Average price Cheapest | $206 Average price | $501 Average price | $130 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 2m Average total duration 8h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 16m Average total duration 7h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 24m Average total duration Fastest 2h 24m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.3 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Gera to Vienna
Compare the available ways to get from Gera to Vienna, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Gera to Vienna:
A bus is $149 (€126) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gera to Vienna costing on average $206 (€173).
A bus is $444 (€373) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gera to Vienna costing on average $501 (€421).
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 16m.
Bus takes on average 9h 2m.
Tickets start at around $57 (€48) compared to roughly $130 (€109) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $73 (€62). The journey takes 8h 32m versus 6h 52m 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 Vienna
How to get from Gera to Vienna by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Gera to Vienna is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

7:55 AM 13h00 Gera 8:55 PM Vienna $43 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest

7:55 AM 13h00 Gera 8:55 PM Vienna $43 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

6:55 AM 11h15 Gera 6:10 PM Vienna $63 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Gera to Vienna:
A bus is $149 (€126) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gera to Vienna costing on average $206 (€173).
A bus is $444 (€373) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gera to Vienna costing on average $501 (€421).
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 16m.
Bus takes on average 9h 2m.
- Around 21 flights per day.
- Around 14 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Gera and Vienna as scheduled services by bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dresden Airport and arrive in Vienna International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Gera Hbf and arrive in Vienna Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Gera, Bahnhofsplatz (FlixBus) and arrive in Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet to go to Vienna by train.
- Travel with Austrian Airlines, braathens regional aviation, Condor Flugdienst, Lufthansa, Eurowings, Helvetic Airways, Swiss, Air Dolomiti to go to Vienna by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Vienna by bus.
- 1 direct flights per day with Austrian Airlines, braathens regional aviation.
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