The average train between Essen and Gera takes 5h 59m and the fastest train takes 5h 40m. 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 3 times a day 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 10:33 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 59m. 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 station and arriving at Gera station via Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
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 Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Gera Hbf station.
Book your Essen to Gera train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Preßnitztalbahn and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Essen and Gera is 359.2 km. The road distance is 490 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Gera Hbf via Erfurt Hbf in around 5h 21m.
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