The average train between Gera and Dresden takes 2h 53m and the fastest train takes 2h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Gera to Dresden. 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 Dresden. The earliest departure is at 12:37 AM at night, and the last departure from Gera is at 9:58 PM which arrives into Dresden at 12:45 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Gera to Dresden. However, there are services departing from Gera station and arriving at Dresden station via Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
Gera to Dresden train services, operated by Preßnitztalbahn, depart from Gera Hbf station.
Gera to Dresden train services, operated by Preßnitztalbahn, arrive at Dresden Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Gera to Dresden train tickets online with Preßnitztalbahn, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Gera and Dresden is 117.5 km. The road distance is 192 km.
You can take a train from Gera Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Leipzig Hbf in around 2h 30m.