What is the cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Gera?

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Gera is to train which costs €160 - €330 and takes 28h.

What is the fastest way to get from Bucharest to Gera?

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Gera is to fly and train which takes 8h 2m and costs €140 - €400.

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Gera?

No, there is no direct bus from Bucharest to Gera station. However, there are services departing from Bucharest and arriving at Gera central train station via Praha, ÚAN Florenc. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Bucharest and Gera?

No, there is no direct train from Bucharest to Gera. However, there are services departing from Bucuresti Nord and arriving at Gera Hbf via Budapest-Keleti, Wien Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf and Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h.

How far is it from Bucharest to Gera?

The distance between Bucharest and Gera is 1391 km. The road distance is 1561.9 km.

How do I travel from Bucharest to Gera without a car?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Gera without a car is to bus and train via Vienna which takes 19h 4m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Bucharest to Gera?

It takes approximately 8h 9m to get from Bucharest to Gera, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Gera bus from?

Bucharest to Gera bus services, operated by Maxibus Travel, depart from Bucharest station.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Gera train from?

Bucharest to Gera train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Bucuresti Nord station.

Train or bus from Bucharest to Gera?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Gera is to train which takes 28h and costs €160 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 20h 57m.

Where does the Bucharest to Gera bus arrive?

Bucharest to Gera bus services, operated by Maxibus Travel, arrive at Praha, ÚAN Florenc station.

What is the time difference between Bucharest and Gera?

Gera is 1h behind Bucharest. It is currently 4:11 PM in Bucharest and 3:11 PM in Gera.

Where does the Bucharest to Gera train arrive?

Bucharest to Gera train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Budapest-Keleti station.

Can I drive from Bucharest to Gera?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Gera is 1562 km. It takes approximately 15h 38m to drive from Bucharest to Gera.

Where can I stay near Gera?

There are 313+ hotels available in Gera.

Bucharest to Gera - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 10 ways to get from Bucharest to Gera by plane, train, bus, night train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane OTP - LEJ
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Gera Hbftrain
8h 9m
Fly to Nuremberg Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane OTP - NUE
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Gera Hbftrain
8h 2m
€149–394
Bus, train via Vienna
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platzbus
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Nuernberg Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain 29 / ...
4. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Gera Hbftrain Re3 / ...
19h 4m
Train
1. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
2. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Wien Hbftrain Ec / ...
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Nuernberg Hbftrain Ice
4. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain 29 / ...
5. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Gera Hbftrain Re3 / ...
28h
€164–328
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbfnighttrain
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Gera Hbftrain Rb / ...
26h 55m
Fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane OTP - BER
2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Leipzig Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Gera Hbftrain
8h 8m
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane OTP - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Gera Hbftrain
9h 27m
€173–412
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus
2. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Gera central train stationbus 020 / ...
20h 57m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Leipzig central train stationbus 1926
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Gera Hbftrain Rb / ...
30h 10m
Drive 1,561.9 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Geracar 1,561.9 km
15h 38m
€217–313

Bucharest to Gera by train

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Distance: 1,390.6 km
Duration: 8h 9m

What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Gera, Germany?

You can take a train from Bucuresti Nord to Gera Hbf via Budapest-Keleti, Wien Hbf, Nuernberg Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf, and Erfurt Hbf in around 28h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bucharest to Gera central train station via Praha, ÚAN Florenc in around 20h 57m.

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