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

The cheapest way to get from Dresden to Gera is to rideshare which costs €8 and takes 1h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dresden to Gera is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs €18 - €27.

Is there a direct bus between Dresden and Gera?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dresden central station station and arriving at Gera central train station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Dresden and Gera?

No, there is no direct train from Dresden to Gera. However, there are services departing from Dresden Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Gera Hbf via Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.

How far is it from Dresden to Gera?

The distance between Dresden and Gera is 142 km. The road distance is 132.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Dresden to Gera without a car is to bus which takes 2h 10m and costs €10 - €15.

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

The bus from Dresden central station to Gera central train station takes 2h 10m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Dresden to Gera bus from?

Dresden to Gera bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dresden central station.

Where do I catch the Dresden to Gera train from?

Dresden to Gera train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dresden Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Dresden to Gera?

The best way to get from Dresden to Gera is to bus which takes 2h 10m and costs €10 - €15. Alternatively, you can train via Leipzig, which costs and takes 2h 39m.

Where does the Dresden to Gera bus arrive?

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

Where does the Dresden to Gera train arrive?

Dresden to Gera train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Leipzig Hbf station.

Can I drive from Dresden to Gera?

Yes, the driving distance between Dresden to Gera is 133 km. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Dresden to Gera.

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

Book your Dresden to Gera train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Dresden to Gera?

Book your Dresden to Gera bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Gera?

There are 313+ hotels available in Gera.

Can I share a ride from Dresden to Gera?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Dresden and Gera. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Dresden to Gera - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and rideshare

There are 6 ways to get from Dresden to Gera by bus, train, car, or rideshare

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Gera central train stationbus 020 / ...
2h 10m
€10–15
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Dresden to Gerarideshare 133.6 km
1h 53m
€8
Train via Leipzig
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain 55 / ...
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Gera Hbftrain Rb / ...
2h 39m
Drive 132.8 km
1. Drive from Dresden to Geracar 132.8 km
1h 11m
€19–27
Train
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Glauchau, Bahnhoftrain Re3 / ...
2. Take the train from Glauchau, Bahnhof to Gera Hbftrain Re1
3h 16m
Train #2
1. Take the train from Dresden Hbf to Glauchau(Sachs)train Rb / ...
2. Take the train from Glauchau, Bahnhof to Gera Hbftrain Re1
3h 46m
€31–45

Dresden to Gera by bus

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2h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 141.6 km
Duration: 2h 10m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Dresden central station to Gera central train station twice daily. Tickets cost €10–15 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Gera Hbf via Leipzig Hbf in around 2h 39m.

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