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Trip Overview

The average bus between Gera and Essen takes 8h 40m and the fastest bus takes 8h 25m. The bus runs, on average, 5 times per week from Gera to Essen. 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
524 km
Distance
€54
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

Gera to Essen bus times

Buses run 5 times a week between Gera and Essen. The service departs Gera at 1:00 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Essen at 20:25:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBus8h 25m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBus8h 50m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBus8h 25m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBus8h 50m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBus8h 50m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Gera to Essen? 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.

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  • Distance: 523.5 km
  • Duration: 8h 40m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Gera central train station to Düsseldorf central bus station once daily. Tickets cost €40–65 and the journey takes 7h 35m.

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