The average train between Gera and Cologne takes 6h 28m and the fastest train takes 5h 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.
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 10:07 PM which arrives into Cologne at 7:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Erfurt Hbf and take an average of 6h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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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.
No, there is no direct train from Gera to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Gera station and arriving at Cologne station via Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
Gera to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Gera Hbf station.
Gera to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Book your Gera to Cologne train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Preßnitztalbahn.
The distance between Gera and Cologne is 359.8 km. The road distance is 588 km.
You can take a train from Gera Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Erfurt Hbf and Frankfurt in around 6h 18m.