The average train between Nuremberg and Gera takes 2h 36m and the fastest train takes 2h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Nuremberg 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 Nuremberg and Gera. The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nuremberg is at 10:05 PM which arrives into Gera at 5:41 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Nuremberg to Gera. However, there are services departing from Nuremberg station and arriving at Gera station via Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
Nuremberg to Gera train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Nürnberg Hbf station.
Nuremberg to Gera train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Gera Hbf station.
Book your Nuremberg to Gera train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Preßnitztalbahn.
The distance between Nuremberg and Gera is 174 km. The road distance is 279 km.
You can take a train from Nürnberg Hbf to Gera Hbf via Erfurt Hbf in around 2h 31m.