The average train between Stuttgart and Gera takes 5h 36m and the fastest train takes 5h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Stuttgart 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 every 3 hours between Stuttgart and Gera. The earliest departure is at 12:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Stuttgart is at 8:49 PM which arrives into Gera at 5:41 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Stuttgart to Gera. However, there are services departing from Stuttgart station and arriving at Gera station via Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
Stuttgart to Gera train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hauptbahnhof station.
Stuttgart to Gera train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Gera Hbf station.
Book your Stuttgart to Gera train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Preßnitztalbahn.
The distance between Stuttgart and Gera is 312.7 km. The road distance is 528 km.
You can take a train from Hauptbahnhof to Gera Hbf via Erfurt Hbf in around 5h 1m.