Zurich to Gera Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Zurich and Gera takes 9h 11m and the fastest train takes 7h 55m. 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 11m
Duration: 763 km
Distance: €217
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ic3 / ...
Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Erfurt Hbftrain 12 / ...
Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Gera Hbftrain Re3 / ...

8h 51m

€152–844

Zurich to Gera train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Zurich and Gera. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Zurich is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Gera at 11:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 9h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, August 20, 2026

7:36 AM → 3:55 PM
8h 19m • 3 changes
9:36 AM → 5:56 PM
8h 20m • 3 changes
11:36 AM → 7:56 PM
8h 20m • 3 changes
1:34 PM → 9:55 PM
8h 21m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, August 21, 2026

12:08 AM → 11:56 AM
11h 48m • 3 changes
5:08 AM → 1:54 PM
8h 46m • 3 changes
7:36 AM → 3:55 PM
8h 19m • 3 changes
9:36 AM → 5:56 PM
8h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, August 22, 2026

5:59 AM → 1:54 PM
7h 55m • 3 changes
7:59 AM → 3:55 PM
7h 56m • 3 changes
9:36 AM → 5:56 PM
8h 20m • 3 changes
11:59 AM → 7:56 PM
7h 57m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, August 23, 2026

1:08 AM → 11:56 AM
10h 48m • 3 changes
5:36 AM → 1:54 PM
8h 18m • 3 changes
7:36 AM → 3:55 PM
8h 19m • 3 changes
9:36 AM → 5:56 PM
8h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, August 24, 2026

5:59 AM → 1:54 PM
7h 55m • 3 changes
7:36 AM → 3:55 PM
8h 19m • 3 changes
9:36 AM → 5:56 PM
8h 20m • 3 changes
11:36 AM → 7:56 PM
8h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, August 25, 2026

12:08 AM → 11:56 AM
11h 48m • 3 changes
5:59 AM → 1:54 PM
7h 55m • 3 changes
7:36 AM → 3:55 PM
8h 19m • 3 changes
9:36 AM → 5:56 PM
8h 20m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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