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

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Gera is to bus which costs €28 - €55 and takes 6h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mainz to Gera is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs €50 - €75.

Is there a direct bus between Mainz and Gera?

No, there is no direct bus from Mainz station to Gera station. However, there are services departing from Mainz central train station and arriving at Gera central train station via Frankfurt central train station and Jena bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Mainz and Gera?

No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Gera. However, there are services departing from Mainz, Römisches Theater and arriving at Gera Hbf via Frankfurt and Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.

How far is it from Mainz to Gera?

The distance between Mainz and Gera is 382 km. The road distance is 358.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Mainz to Gera without a car is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs €40 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Mainz to Gera, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Gera bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Mainz to Gera train from?

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

Train or bus from Mainz to Gera?

The best way to get from Mainz to Gera is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs €40 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €55 and takes 6h 55m.

Where does the Mainz to Gera bus arrive?

Mainz to Gera bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Jena bus station.

Where does the Mainz to Gera train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Mainz to Gera?

Yes, the driving distance between Mainz to Gera is 358 km. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Mainz to Gera.

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

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

Book your Mainz to Gera bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Gera?

There are 312+ hotels available in Gera.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Mainz 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 Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbftrain 50 / ...
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Gera Hbftrain Re3 / ...
4h 50m
€43–104
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Jena bus stationbus 220 / ...
2. Take the bus from Jena bus station to Gera central train stationbus 082 / ...
6h 55m
€29–52
Drive 358.4 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Geracar 358.4 km
3h 3m
€51–73
Fly, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane FRA - LEJ
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Gera Hbftrain
4h 26m
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Gera Hbftrain Re3 / ...
5h 7m
€43–104

Mainz to Gera by train

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4h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 381.6 km
Duration: 4h 50m

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

You can take a train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Gera Hbf via Frankfurt and Erfurt Hbf in around 4h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mainz central train station to Gera central train station via Frankfurt central train station and Jena bus station in around 6h 55m.

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