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Trip Overview

The bus between Essen and Gera takes 8h 40m. The bus runs, on average, 5 times per week from Essen to Gera. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 40m
Duration
519 km
Distance
€54
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

Essen to Gera bus times

Buses run 5 times a week between Essen and Gera. The service departs Essen at 5:15 AM in the morning, which arrives into Gera at 14:55:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBus8h 40m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBus8h 40m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBus8h 40m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBus8h 40m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Essen to Gera? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Essen to Gera.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 518.5 km
  • Duration: 8h 40m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Gera, Germany?

FlixBus operates a bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Gera central train station once daily. Tickets cost €40–65 and the journey takes 7h 40m.

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