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

The cheapest way to get from Gera to Essen is to bus which costs €35 - €65 and takes 8h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gera to Essen is to drive which takes 4h and costs €60 - €90.

Is there a direct bus between Gera and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Gera station to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Gera central train station and arriving at Essen central train station via Düsseldorf central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Gera and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Gera Hbf and arriving at Essen Hbf. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 34m.

How far is it from Gera to Essen?

The distance between Gera and Essen is 490 km. The road distance is 416.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Gera to Essen without a car is to train which takes 5h 34m and costs €90 - €300.

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

The train from Gera Hbf to Essen Hbf takes 5h 34m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Gera to Essen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Gera to Essen train from?

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

Train or bus from Gera to Essen?

The best way to get from Gera to Essen is to train which takes 5h 34m and costs €90 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 8h 30m.

Where does the Gera to Essen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Gera to Essen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Gera to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Gera to Essen is 417 km. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Gera to Essen.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2528+ hotels available in Essen.

Gera to Essen - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and night train

There are 8 ways to get from Gera to Essen by train, bus, car, plane, or night train

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Gera Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 51
5h 34m
€90–300
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gera central train station to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus 020
8h 30m
€38–64
Drive 416.7 km
1. Drive from Gera to Essencar 416.7 km
4h
€61–87
Train to Leipzig-Halle Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Gera Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain
2. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LEJ - DUS
6h 20m
€314–827
Train, night train
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 night train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Essen Hbfnighttrain Nj
6h 43m
€74–172
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
5h 39m
€334–941
Train, train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Gera Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Berlin Suedkreuztrain
3. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BER - DUS
5h 47m
€305–830
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(M) Flughafen Fernbf to Essen Hbftrain
6h 59m
€336–833

Gera to Essen by train

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5h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 489.9 km
Duration: 5h 34m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Gera Hbf to Essen Hbf twice daily. Tickets cost €90–300 and the journey takes 5h 34m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Gera central train station to Düsseldorf central bus station once daily. Tickets cost €35–60 and the journey takes 7h 35m.

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