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Three ways to Travel from Essen to Gera

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By car (464 km)
3 h 53 min
464 km.
from $25
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Rideshare
3 h 53 min
464 km.
from $17.65

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Essen central train station to Halle
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$39.44–$55.98
Bus from Halle to Gera
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$10.81–$15.27

Airlines

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Schkeuditz
Ave. Duration:
3h 53m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$585.24
Plane from Frankfurt to Schkeuditz
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$330.79
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
3h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$58.52–$559.79

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$95.42–$419.85

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Schkeuditz
Ave. Duration:
6h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$127.23–$394.40

Condor Flugdienst

Website:
condor.com
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Schkeuditz
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Friday to Sunday
Estimated price:
$127.23–$458.01

Train operators

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Essen Hbf to Gera
Ave. Duration:
5h 39m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$95.42–$108.14
Train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$59.80–$66.16
Train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Leipzig
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$39.44–$44.53

ÖBB EuroCity

Phone:
+43 5 1717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
Train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Leipzig
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$33.08–$47.07

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Leipzig
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$22.90–$34.35

Preßnitztalbahn

Phone:
+49 37343 808037
Email:
Website:
pressnitztalbahn.de/
Train from Leipzig Hbf to Gera
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Hourly

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Essen to Gera?

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Gera is to bus which costs $43.48 - $65.22 and takes 7h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Essen to Gera?

The fastest way to get from Essen to Gera is to drive which takes 3h 54m and costs $70.65 - $108.70 .

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Gera?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Gera station. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Gera central train station via Halle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Gera?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Gera Hbf. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 39m.

How far is it from Essen to Gera?

The distance between Essen and Gera is 490 km. The road distance is 463.6 km.

How do I travel from Essen to Gera without a car?

The best way to get from Essen to Gera without a car is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs $81.52 - $92.39 .

How long does it take to get from Essen to Gera?

The train from Essen Hbf to Gera Hbf takes 5h 39m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Essen to Gera bus from?

Essen to Gera bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Gera train from?

Essen to Gera train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Essen to Gera?

The best way to get from Essen to Gera is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs $81.52 - $92.39 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $43.48 - $65.22 and takes 7h 45m.

Where does the Essen to Gera bus arrive?

Essen to Gera bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Halle station.

Where does the Essen to Gera train arrive?

Essen to Gera train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Gera Hbf station.

Can I drive from Essen to Gera?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Gera is 464 km. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Essen to Gera.

How do I get a train ticket from Essen to Gera?

Book your Essen to Gera train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Essen to Gera?

Book your Essen to Gera bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Gera?

There are 258+ hotels available in Gera. Prices start at $40.29 per night.
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