The train between Essen and Gera takes 5h 41m. The train service runs several times per day 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.
Trains run twice daily between Essen and Gera. The earliest departure is at 10:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 4:15 PM which arrives into Gera at 9:56 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Gera. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf station and arriving at Gera Hbf station via Erfurt Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
Essen to Gera train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Gera train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Gera Hbf station.
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The distance between Essen and Gera is 359.2 km. The road distance is 418 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Gera Hbf via Erfurt Hbf in around 5h 17m.
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