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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Essen to Gera

Composite routes from Essen to Gera

Cheapest
3 h 55 min
Car
420 km.
from $23

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 1
FlixBus
Website
FlixBus
Website
5h
Twice daily
$39.44–$55.98
+49 30 300 137 300
+49 30 300 137 300
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Airlines
Found: 4
Lufthansa
Website
Eurowings
Website
Austrian Airlines
Website
Condor Flugdienst
Website
Lufthansa
Website
3h 53m
Every day
$139.95–$585.24
Eurowings
Website
1h 10m
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
$95.42–$419.85
Austrian Airlines
Website
6h 25m
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
$127.23–$394.40
Condor Flugdienst
Website
5h 40m
Friday to Sunday
$127.23–$458.01
Train operators
Found: 4
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
ÖBB EuroCity
Website
Deutsche Bahn Regional
Website
Preßnitztalbahn
Website
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
5h 39m
Twice daily
$95.42–$108.14
+49 30 311-682904
+49 30 311-682904
Call
ÖBB EuroCity
Website
1h 9m
Twice daily
$33.08–$47.07
+43 5 1717
+43 5 1717
Call
Deutsche Bahn Regional
Website
1h 35m
Hourly
$22.90–$34.35
+49 30 2970
+49 30 2970
Call
Preßnitztalbahn
Website
1h 5m
Hourly
+49 37343 808037
+49 37343 808037
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

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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