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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Gera is to bus which costs €35 - €65 and takes 9h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Gera is to drive which takes 3h 58m and costs €60 - €90.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Gera?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Gera station. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Gera central train station via Düsseldorf central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Gera?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Gera Hbf. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 40m.

How far is it from Essen to Gera?

The distance between Essen and Gera is 490 km. The road distance is 417.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Gera without a car is to train via Erfurt which takes 5h 19m and costs €90 - €900.

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

It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Essen to Gera, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Gera bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Essen to Gera train from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Gera?

The best way to get from Essen to Gera is to train via Erfurt which takes 5h 19m and costs €90 - €900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 9h 20m.

Where does the Essen to Gera bus arrive?

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

Where does the Essen to Gera train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Gera?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Gera is 418 km. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Essen to Gera.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Gera?

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Essen to Gera - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Essen 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 Erfurt
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain 51
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Gera Hbftrain Re3 / ...
5h 19m
€91–858
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Gera central train stationbus 020
9h 20m
€37–65
Drive 417.9 km
1. Drive from Essen to Geracar 417.9 km
3h 58m
€61–88
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane DUS - LEJ
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Gera Hbftrain
6h 2m
€311–836
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Gera Hbftrain 51
5h 40m
€90–320
Train via Kassel
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Kamentrain Re
2. Take the train from Kamen to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain Re
3. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Heilbad Heiligenstadttrain Re
4. Take the train from Heilbad Heiligenstadt to Gera Hbftrain Re1
7h 33m
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Dresden Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane DUS - DRS
2. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Leipzig Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Gera Hbftrain
5h 51m
€341–953
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf 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
5h 35m
€329–820
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane DUS - BER
2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Leipzig Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Gera Hbftrain
6h 9m
€307–849

Essen to Gera by train

30Weekly Trains

5h 19mAverage Duration

€91Cheapest Price

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Distance: 489.9 km
Duration: 5h 19m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Gera Hbf via Erfurt Hbf in around 5h 19m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Gera central train station once daily. Tickets cost €35–60 and the journey takes 7h 40m.

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