The average train between Bamberg and Gera takes 2h 16m and the fastest train takes 2h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Bamberg 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.
Trains run hourly between Bamberg and Gera. The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bamberg is at 10:42 PM which arrives into Gera at 1:05 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bamberg to Gera. However, there are services departing from Bamberg station and arriving at Gera station via Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.
Bamberg to Gera train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Bamberg station.
Bamberg to Gera train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Gera Hbf station.
The distance between Bamberg and Gera is 137.6 km. The road distance is 216 km.
You can take a train from Bamberg to Gera Hbf via Erfurt Hbf in around 2h 4m.