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

The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Gera is to drive which costs €120 - €180 and takes 7h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lugano to Gera is to drive which takes 7h 7m and costs €120 - €180.

Is there a direct bus between Lugano and Gera?

No, there is no direct bus from Lugano to Gera. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Gera, Busbahnhof via Nuremberg central bus station and Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Lugano and Gera?

No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Gera. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Gera Hbf via Basel SBB, Frankfurt and Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 42m.

How far is it from Lugano to Gera?

The distance between Lugano and Gera is 927 km. The road distance is 707.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Lugano to Gera without a car is to train which takes 10h 42m and costs €140 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 10h 42m to get from Lugano to Gera, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Gera bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lugano to Gera train from?

Lugano to Gera train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.

Train or bus from Lugano to Gera?

The best way to get from Lugano to Gera is to train which takes 10h 42m and costs €140 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 13h 46m.

Where does the Lugano to Gera bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lugano to Gera train arrive?

Lugano to Gera train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Lugano to Gera?

Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Gera is 708 km. It takes approximately 7h 7m to drive from Lugano to Gera.

Where can I stay near Gera?

There are 313+ hotels available in Gera.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Lugano to Gera by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, 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 Lugano to Basel SBBtrain Ec
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbftrain 50 / ...
4. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Gera Hbftrain Re3 / ...
10h 42m
€140–258
Drive 707.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Lugano to Geracar 707.7 km
7h 7m
€121–175
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lugano to Nuremberg central bus stationbus
2. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Zwickau central train stationbus 321
3. Take the bus from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof to Gera, Busbahnhofbus 213
13h 46m
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane MXP - LEJ
3. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Gera Hbftrain
9h 22m
Train via Stuttgart
1. Take the train from Lugano to Zürich HBtrain Ic2 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Schaffhausentrain Ic / ...
3. Take the train from Schaffhausen to Hauptbahnhoftrain 87
4. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Erfurt Hbftrain 11
5. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Gera Hbftrain Re3 / ...
12h 1m
€204–298
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lugano to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
2. Take the bus from Zurich to Hofbus
3. Take the train from Hof Hbf to Gera Hbftrain Rb
18h 13m
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane MXP - BER
3. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Leipzig Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Gera Hbftrain
8h 58m
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lugano to Seregnotrain
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane LIN - BER
3. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Leipzig Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Gera Hbftrain
9h 21m
Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport
1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Bergamo Airport Bus Stationbus
3. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane BGY - BER
4. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Leipzig Hbftrain
5. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Gera Hbftrain
9h 37m

Lugano to Gera by train

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10h 42mAverage Duration

€140Cheapest Price

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Distance: 927.1 km
Duration: 10h 42m

What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Gera, Germany?

You can take a train from Lugano to Gera Hbf via Basel SBB, Frankfurt, and Erfurt Hbf in around 10h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lugano to Gera, Busbahnhof via Nuremberg central bus station and Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof in around 13h 46m.

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