The average train between Hanover and Gera takes 4h 26m and the fastest train takes 4h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Hanover 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 hourly between Hanover and Gera. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hanover is at 7:36 PM which arrives into Gera at 12:12 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hanover to Gera. However, there are services departing from Hanover station and arriving at Gera station via Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
Hanover to Gera train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.
Hanover to Gera train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Gera Hbf station.
Book your Hanover to Gera train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Preßnitztalbahn.
The distance between Hanover and Gera is 231.8 km. The road distance is 340 km.
You can take a train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Gera Hbf via Leipzig Hbf in around 3h 57m.