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

The cheapest way to get from Hanover to Gera is to bus which costs €28 - €50 and takes 7h.

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

The fastest way to get from Hanover to Gera is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Hanover and Gera?

No, there is no direct bus from Hanover station to Gera station. However, there are services departing from Hanover central bus station and arriving at Gera central train station via Chemnitz central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.

Is there a direct train between Hanover and Gera?

No, there is no direct train from Hanover to Gera. However, there are services departing from Hannover Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Gera Hbf via Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.

How far is it from Hanover to Gera?

The distance between Hanover and Gera is 340 km. The road distance is 297.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Hanover to Gera without a car is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs €220 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Hanover to Gera, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hanover to Gera bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Hanover to Gera train from?

Hanover to Gera train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Hanover to Gera?

The best way to get from Hanover to Gera is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs €220 - €650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €50 and takes 7h.

Where does the Hanover to Gera bus arrive?

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

Where does the Hanover to Gera train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Hanover to Gera?

Yes, the driving distance between Hanover to Gera is 298 km. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Hanover to Gera.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Gera?

There are 329+ hotels available in Gera.

Hanover to Gera - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Hanover 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
best
1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain 55 / ...
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Gera Hbftrain Rb / ...
4h 9m
€229–613
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hanover central bus station to Chemnitz central bus stationbus 182 / ...
2. Take the bus from Chemnitz central bus station to Gera central train stationbus 082 / ...
7h
€28–49
Drive 297.9 km
1. Drive from Hanover to Geracar 297.9 km
2h 58m
€44–63
Fly, train
1. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane HAJ - LEJ
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Gera Hbftrain
6h 53m
€332–1,016
Train via Göttingen
1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Göttingentrain 25 / ...
2. Take the train from Göttingen to Gera Hbftrain Re1
4h 18m
€63–139

Hanover to Gera by train

104Weekly Trains

4h 9mAverage Duration

€229Cheapest Price

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Distance: 339.6 km
Duration: 4h 9m

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

You can take a train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Gera Hbf via Leipzig Hbf in around 4h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hanover central bus station to Gera central train station via Chemnitz central bus station in around 7h.

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