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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Gera is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 8h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Gera is to drive which takes 3h 49m and costs €60 - €95.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Gera?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Gera station. However, there are services departing from Köln Heumarkt and arriving at Gera central train station via Leverkusen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Gera?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Gera Hbf. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 38m.

How far is it from Cologne to Gera?

The distance between Cologne and Gera is 522 km. The road distance is 437.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Gera without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 5h 10m and costs €90 - €700.

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

It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Cologne to Gera, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Gera bus from?

Cologne to Gera bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leverkusen station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Gera train from?

Cologne to Gera train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Gera?

The best way to get from Cologne to Gera is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 5h 10m and costs €90 - €700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 8h 31m.

Where does the Cologne to Gera bus arrive?

Cologne to Gera bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Gera central train station.

Where does the Cologne to Gera train arrive?

Cologne to Gera train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Gera?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Gera is 438 km. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from Cologne to Gera.

How do I get a train ticket from Cologne to Gera?

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Where can I stay near Gera?

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Cologne to Gera - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Cologne to Gera by train, bus, car, or plane

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

Train via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbftrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Gera Hbftrain Re3 / ...
5h 10m
€93–669
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Gera central train stationbus 020
8h 31m
€30–55
Drive 437.9 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Geracar 437.9 km
3h 49m
€64–92
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane FRA - LEJ
3. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Gera Hbftrain
4h 52m
€292–650
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Gera Hbftrain 51
6h 38m
€100–290
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Dresden Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane DUS - DRS
3. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Leipzig Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Gera Hbftrain
6h 11m
€323–891
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane CGN - BER
2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Leipzig Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Gera Hbftrain
6h 4m
€270–683

Cologne to Gera by train

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5h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 522.1 km
Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Gera, Germany?

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Gera Hbf via Frankfurt and Erfurt Hbf in around 5h 10m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leverkusen to Gera central train station once daily. Tickets cost €30–55 and the journey takes 6h 55m.

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