Zurich to Gera Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Zurich and Gera takes 9h 50m 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 50m
Duration: 763 km
Distance: €165
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ice / ...
Take the train from Basel SBB to Erfurt Hbftrain 12 / ...
Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Gera Hbftrain Re3 / ...

8h 28m

€124–541

Zurich to Gera train times

Trains run 5 times a day 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 12:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 9h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

3:59 PM → 1:05 AM
Arrives next day
9h 6m • 2 changes
9:59 PM → 12:55 PM
Arrives next day
14h 56m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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

7:59 AM → 4:55 PM
8h 56m • 2 changes
10:59 AM → 6:55 PM
7h 56m • 2 changes
2:34 PM → 10:55 PM
8h 21m • 2 changes
3:59 PM → 1:05 AM
Arrives next day
9h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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

7:59 AM → 4:55 PM
8h 56m • 2 changes
10:59 AM → 6:55 PM
7h 56m • 2 changes
2:34 PM → 10:55 PM
8h 21m • 2 changes
9:59 PM → 12:55 PM
Arrives next day
14h 56m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

7:59 AM → 4:55 PM
8h 56m • 2 changes
10:59 AM → 6:55 PM
7h 56m • 2 changes
2:34 PM → 10:55 PM
8h 21m • 2 changes
7:59 PM → 5:38 AM
Arrives next day
9h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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

Frequently asked questions

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