The average train between Heidelberg and Gera takes 5h 21m and the fastest train takes 4h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg and Gera. The earliest departure is at 2:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Heidelberg is at 8:55 PM which arrives into Gera at 5:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 5h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Gera. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg station and arriving at Gera station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
Heidelberg to Gera train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station.
Heidelberg to Gera train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Gera Hbf station.
Book your Heidelberg to Gera train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Preßnitztalbahn and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Heidelberg and Gera is 291.9 km. The road distance is 430 km.
You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Gera Hbf via Frankfurt and Erfurt Hbf in around 5h 10m.