Zurich to Gera trains

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The average train between Zurich and Gera takes 9h 5m and the fastest train takes 7h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich 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.

9h 5m
Duration: 763 km
Distance: €237
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ice / ...
Take the train from Basel SBB to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
Take the train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbftrain 50 / ...
Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Gera Hbftrain Re3 / ...

8h 40m

€130–798

Zurich to Gera train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Zurich and Gera. The earliest departure is at 7:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Gera at 7:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 9h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, May 21, 2026

9:59 PM → 11:56 AM
Arrives next day
13h 57m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, May 22, 2026

7:59 AM → 4:55 PM
8h 56m • 3 changes
10:59 AM → 6:55 PM
7h 56m • 3 changes
2:34 PM → 10:55 PM
8h 21m • 3 changes
3:59 PM → 1:16 AM
Arrives next day
9h 17m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, May 23, 2026

7:59 AM → 4:55 PM
8h 56m • 3 changes
10:59 AM → 6:55 PM
7h 56m • 3 changes
2:34 PM → 10:55 PM
8h 21m • 3 changes
3:59 PM → 1:05 AM
Arrives next day
9h 6m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, May 24, 2026

7:59 AM → 4:55 PM
8h 56m • 3 changes
10:59 AM → 6:55 PM
7h 56m • 3 changes
2:34 PM → 10:55 PM
8h 21m • 3 changes
3:59 PM → 1:05 AM
Arrives next day
9h 6m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, May 25, 2026

7:59 AM → 4:55 PM
8h 56m • 3 changes
10:59 AM → 6:55 PM
7h 56m • 3 changes
2:34 PM → 10:55 PM
8h 21m • 3 changes
3:59 PM → 1:05 AM
Arrives next day
9h 6m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, May 26, 2026

7:59 AM → 4:55 PM
8h 56m • 3 changes
10:59 AM → 6:55 PM
7h 56m • 3 changes
2:34 PM → 10:55 PM
8h 21m • 3 changes
3:59 PM → 1:05 AM
Arrives next day
9h 6m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, May 27, 2026

7:59 AM → 4:55 PM
8h 56m • 3 changes
10:59 AM → 6:55 PM
7h 56m • 3 changes
2:34 PM → 10:55 PM
8h 21m • 3 changes
3:59 PM → 1:05 AM
Arrives next day
9h 6m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, May 28, 2026

7:59 AM → 4:55 PM
8h 56m • 3 changes
10:59 AM → 6:55 PM
7h 56m • 3 changes
2:34 PM → 10:55 PM
8h 21m • 3 changes
3:59 PM → 1:05 AM
Arrives next day
9h 6m • 3 changes

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