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

The cheapest way to get from Gera to Cologne is to rideshare which costs €19 - €25 and takes 4h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gera to Cologne is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs €60 - €90.

Is there a direct bus between Gera and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Gera station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Gera central train station and arriving at Köln Heumarkt via Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Gera and Cologne?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Gera Hbf and arriving at Köln Hbf. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 6h 34m.

How far is it from Gera to Cologne?

The distance between Gera and Cologne is 522 km. The road distance is 440.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Gera to Cologne without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 5h 39m and costs €50 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Gera to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gera to Cologne bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Gera to Cologne train from?

Gera to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Gera Hbf station.

Train or bus from Gera to Cologne?

The best way to get from Gera to Cologne is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 5h 39m and costs €50 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €50 and takes 7h 57m.

Where does the Gera to Cologne bus arrive?

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

Where does the Gera to Cologne train arrive?

Gera to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.

Can I drive from Gera to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Gera to Cologne is 440 km. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Gera to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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Can I share a ride from Gera to Cologne?

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

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

There are 9 ways to get from Gera to Cologne by train, bus, car, plane, 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.

Train via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Gera Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain Re3 / ...
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurttrain 50 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41 / ...
5h 39m
€54–152
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Gera to Colognerideshare 440.5 km
4h 41m
€19–25
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gera central train station to Leverkusenbus 020
7h 57m
€35–50
Drive 440.5 km
1. Drive from Gera to Colognecar 440.5 km
3h 48m
€62–89
Train to Leipzig-Halle Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Gera Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain
2. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane LEJ - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
5h 3m
Train
1. Take the train from Gera Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 51
6h 34m
€45–120
Train #2
1. Take the train from Gera Hbf to Heilbad Heiligenstadttrain Re1
2. Take the train from Heilbad Heiligenstadt to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain Re / ...
3. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Kamentrain Re
4. Take the train from Kamen to Koeln Hbftrain Re
8h 42m
€95–146
Train, train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Gera Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain
3. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BER - CGN
5h 46m
Train, train to Dresden Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Gera Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain
3. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane DRS - DUS
6h 10m

Gera to Cologne by train

116Weekly Trains

5h 39mAverage Duration

€54Cheapest Price

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Distance: 522.1 km
Duration: 5h 39m

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

You can take a train from Gera Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Erfurt Hbf and Frankfurt in around 5h 39m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Gera central train station to Leverkusen 5 times a week. Tickets cost €35–50 and the journey takes 6h 55m.

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