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

The cheapest way to get from Gera to Linz is to bus which costs €40 - €75 and takes 8h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gera to Linz is to drive which takes 4h 35m and costs €75 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Gera and Linz?

No, there is no direct bus from Gera station to Linz. However, there are services departing from Gera central train station and arriving at Linz Industriezeile via Dresden central station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Gera and Linz?

No, there is no direct train from Gera to Linz. However, there are services departing from Gera Hbf and arriving at Linz/Donau Hbf via Erfurt Hbf, Nuernberg Hbf and Passau Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.

How far is it from Gera to Linz?

The distance between Gera and Linz is 601 km. The road distance is 441.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Gera to Linz without a car is to train which takes 7h 39m and costs €120 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 7h 39m to get from Gera to Linz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gera to Linz bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Gera to Linz train from?

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

Train or bus from Gera to Linz?

The best way to get from Gera to Linz is to train which takes 7h 39m and costs €120 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 8h 50m.

Where does the Gera to Linz bus arrive?

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

Where does the Gera to Linz train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Gera to Linz?

Yes, the driving distance between Gera to Linz is 442 km. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from Gera to Linz.

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

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

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Gera to Linz - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Gera to Linz by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Gera Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain Re3 / ...
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain 29 / ...
3. Take the train from Nuernberg Hbf to Passau Hbftrain Re
4. Take the train from Passau Hbf to Linz/Donau Hbftrain Re
7h 39m
€120–508
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gera central train station to Dresden central stationbus 082 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Linz Industriezeilebus N160 / ...
8h 50m
€42–73
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Gera Hbf to Hof Hbftrain Rb
2. Take the train from Hof Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain
3. Take the nighttrain from Nuernberg Hbf to Linz/Donau Hbfnighttrain Nj
8h 44m
€312–402
Drive 441.9 km
1. Drive from Gera to Linzcar 441.9 km
4h 35m
€80–115
Train via Pilsen
1. Take the train from Gera Hbf to Kuerbitztrain Rb
2. Take the train from Kuerbitz to Chebtrain Rb
3. Take the train from Cheb to Plzen Hlavni Nadrazitrain Ic / ...
4. Take the train from Plzen Hlavni Nadrazi to Ceske Budejovicetrain 625 / ...
5. Take the train from Ceske Budejovice to Linz/Donau Hbftrain Ec
10h 27m
€58–113
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Gera Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain
2. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Linz Airport (LNZ)plane LEJ - LNZ
7h 49m
€537–1,060

Gera to Linz by train

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Distance: 600.8 km
Duration: 7h 39m

What companies run services between Gera, Germany and Linz, Austria?

You can take a train from Gera Hbf to Linz/Donau Hbf via Erfurt Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf, Nuernberg Hbf, and Passau Hbf in around 7h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gera central train station to Linz Industriezeile via Dresden central station in around 8h 50m.

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