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The average train between Mainz and Gera takes 4h 43m and the fastest train takes 4h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Mainz 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.

4h 43m
Duration
382 km
Distance
€96
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbftrain train 12 / ...
  2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Gera Hbftrain train Re3 / ...
4h 40m
€65–419

Mainz to Gera train times

Trains run hourly between Mainz and Gera. The earliest departure is at 2:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Mainz is at 9:14 PM which arrives into Gera at 5:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 4h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Preßnitztalbahn4h 31m • 2 changes

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    vlexxDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)8h 27m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 52m • 2 changes

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    vlexxDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 47m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 21m • 2 changes

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    vlexxDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 52m • 2 changes

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    vlexxDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 47m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 21m • 2 changes

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    vlexxDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 52m • 2 changes

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    vlexxDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 47m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 21m • 2 changes

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    vlexxDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 43m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Mainz to Gera? 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.

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  • Distance: 381.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 43m

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

You can take a train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Gera Hbf via Frankfurt and Erfurt Hbf in around 4h 40m.

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