Gera to Cologne Trains

Gera to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Gera and Cologne takes 5h 29m and the fastest train takes 4h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Gera to Cologne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 29m
Duration: 522 km
Distance: €127
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt am Main

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5h 13m

€90–463

Gera to Cologne train times

Trains run hourly between Gera and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 5:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gera is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Cologne at 7:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Erfurt Hbf and take an average of 5h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

5:05 PM → 10:14 PM
5h 9m • 2 changes
9:05 PM → 7:14 AM
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10h 9m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:03 AM → 10:14 AM
5h 11m • 2 changes
6:17 AM → 11:14 AM
4h 57m • 2 changes
7:05 AM → 12:14 PM
5h 9m • 2 changes
8:05 AM → 1:14 PM
5h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:03 AM → 10:14 AM
5h 11m • 2 changes
6:17 AM → 11:14 AM
4h 57m • 2 changes
7:05 AM → 12:14 PM
5h 9m • 2 changes
8:05 AM → 1:14 PM
5h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:03 AM → 10:14 AM
5h 11m • 2 changes
6:17 AM → 11:14 AM
4h 57m • 2 changes
7:05 AM → 12:14 PM
5h 9m • 2 changes
8:05 AM → 1:14 PM
5h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:03 AM → 10:14 AM
5h 11m • 2 changes
6:17 AM → 11:14 AM
4h 57m • 2 changes
7:05 AM → 12:14 PM
5h 9m • 2 changes
8:05 AM → 1:14 PM
5h 9m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Gera to Cologne? 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.

Trip Overview

Train via Frankfurt am Main

Gera to Cologne train times

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

5:05 PM → 10:14 PM

9:05 PM → 7:14 AM
Arrives next day

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:03 AM → 10:14 AM

6:17 AM → 11:14 AM

7:05 AM → 12:14 PM

8:05 AM → 1:14 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:03 AM → 10:14 AM

6:17 AM → 11:14 AM

7:05 AM → 12:14 PM

8:05 AM → 1:14 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:03 AM → 10:14 AM

6:17 AM → 11:14 AM

7:05 AM → 12:14 PM

8:05 AM → 1:14 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:03 AM → 10:14 AM

6:17 AM → 11:14 AM

7:05 AM → 12:14 PM

8:05 AM → 1:14 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Gera Hbf to Erfurt Hbf

Train from Gera Hbf to Erfurt Hbf

Train from Gera Hbf to Heilbad Heiligenstadt

Gera to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

Train via Frankfurt am Main

Gera to Cologne train times

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

5:05 PM → 10:14 PM

9:05 PM → 7:14 AMArrives next day

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:03 AM → 10:14 AM

6:17 AM → 11:14 AM

7:05 AM → 12:14 PM

8:05 AM → 1:14 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:03 AM → 10:14 AM

6:17 AM → 11:14 AM

7:05 AM → 12:14 PM

8:05 AM → 1:14 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:03 AM → 10:14 AM

6:17 AM → 11:14 AM

7:05 AM → 12:14 PM

8:05 AM → 1:14 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:03 AM → 10:14 AM

6:17 AM → 11:14 AM

7:05 AM → 12:14 PM

8:05 AM → 1:14 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Gera Hbf to Erfurt Hbf

Train from Gera Hbf to Erfurt Hbf

Train from Gera Hbf to Heilbad Heiligenstadt

Where to next?

Train trips from Gera

Train trips to Cologne

Alternative transport options

9:05 PM → 7:14 AM
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