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Compare bus, train, and flight for Munich to Gera
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Munich to Gera among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $74 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 46m. 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 $74, while a flight costs an average of $443.
Distance: 190 miles (307 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$100 Average price | $443 Average price | $74 Average price Cheapest | $65 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 16m Average total duration 3h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 46m Average total duration Fastest 1h 46m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 10h 41m Average total duration 10h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Munich to Gera
Compare the available ways to get from Munich to Gera, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Gera:
A bus is $27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Gera costing on average $100.
A bus is $369 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Gera costing on average $443.
Other travel options to Gera take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 16m.
Bus takes on average 10h 41m.
You'll arrive about 21m sooner (3h 46m by train vs 4h 7m by car). Tickets start at around $100 compared to roughly $65 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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How to get from Munich to Gera by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Munich to Gera is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

4:05 AM 13h20 Munich 5:25 PM Gera $54 1 One-way 0 transfers
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4:05 AM 13h20 Munich 5:25 PM Gera $54 1 One-way 0 transfers
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12:00 AM 12h55 Munich 12:55 PM Gera $58 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Gera:
A bus is $27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Gera costing on average $100.
A bus is $369 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Gera costing on average $443.
Other travel options to Gera take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 16m.
Bus takes on average 10h 41m.
- Around 10 flights per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Munich and Gera as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Munich Hbf and arrive in Gera Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) and arrive in Gera, Bahnhofsplatz (FlixBus).
- Flights mostly depart from Munich Airport and arrive in Leipzig/Halle Airport.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti to go to Gera by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Gera by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Gera by bus.
- 2 direct flights per day with Lufthansa.
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