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

The cheapest way to get from Gera to Dresden is to rideshare which costs €5 - €10 and takes 1h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gera to Dresden is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs €18 - €28.

Is there a direct bus between Gera and Dresden?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Gera central train station station and arriving at Dresden central station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Gera and Dresden?

No, there is no direct train from Gera to Dresden. However, there are services departing from Gera Hbf and arriving at Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.

How far is it from Gera to Dresden?

The distance between Gera and Dresden is 140 km. The road distance is 132.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Gera to Dresden without a car is to bus which takes 2h 15m and costs €13 - €19.

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

The bus from Gera central train station to Dresden central station takes 2h 15m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Gera to Dresden bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Gera to Dresden train from?

Gera to Dresden train services, operated by Preßnitztalbahn, depart from Gera Hbf station.

Train or bus from Gera to Dresden?

The best way to get from Gera to Dresden is to bus which takes 2h 15m and costs €13 - €19. Alternatively, you can train via Leipzig, which costs and takes 2h 30m.

Where does the Gera to Dresden bus arrive?

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

Where does the Gera to Dresden train arrive?

Gera to Dresden train services, operated by Preßnitztalbahn, arrive at Leipzig Hbf station.

Can I drive from Gera to Dresden?

Yes, the driving distance between Gera to Dresden is 132 km. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Gera to Dresden.

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

Book your Gera to Dresden train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Dresden?

There are 1972+ hotels available in Dresden.

Can I share a ride from Gera to Dresden?

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

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

There are 6 ways to get from Gera to Dresden 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 Gera central train station to Dresden central stationbus 082 / ...
2h 15m
€13–19
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Gera to Dresdenrideshare 133 km
1h 39m
€5–10
Train via Leipzig
1. Take the train from Gera Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain Rb / ...
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 50 / ...
2h 30m
Drive 132.5 km
1. Drive from Gera to Dresdencar 132.5 km
1h 12m
€19–28
Train
1. Take the train from Gera Hbf to Glauchau, Bahnhoftrain Re1
2. Take the train from Glauchau, Bahnhof to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain Re3 / ...
2h 34m
Train #2
1. Take the train from Gera Hbf to Glauchau, Bahnhoftrain Re1
2. Take the train from Glauchau(Sachs) to Dresden Hbftrain Re
2h 59m
€32–45

Gera to Dresden by bus

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2h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 140.1 km
Duration: 2h 15m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Gera central train station to Dresden central station twice daily. Tickets cost €13–19 and the journey takes 2h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Gera Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Leipzig Hbf in around 2h 30m.

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