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- Take the train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbftrain 12 / ...
- Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Gera Hbftrain Re3 / ...
4h 40m€65–419Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Frankfurt Airport to Jena bus stationbus N1305 / ...
- Take the bus from Jena bus station to Gera central train stationbus 082 / ...
8h 1m€35–56Drive 358.4 km
- Drive from Mainz to Geracar 358.4 km
3h 5m€53–76Fly, train
- Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane FRA - LEJ
- Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Gera Hbftrain
4h 21m€331–449Train via Weimar
- Take the train from Frankfurt to Weimartrain Drf
- Take the train from Weimar to Gera Hbftrain Re3 / ...
6h 45m
Mainz to Gera by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Gera is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 8h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Mainz to Gera is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs €50 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from Mainz to Gera station. However, there are services departing from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Gera central train station via Frankfurt Airport and Jena bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.
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 40m.
The distance between Mainz and Gera is 382 km. The road distance is 358.4 km.
The best way to get from Mainz to Gera without a car is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs €65 - €420.
It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Mainz to Gera, including transfers.
Mainz to Gera bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Frankfurt Airport station.
Mainz to Gera train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Frankfurt station.
The best way to get from Mainz to Gera is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs €65 - €420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 8h 1m.
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 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Gera central train station via Frankfurt, Frankfurt Airport, and Jena bus station in around 8h 1m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Frankfurt to Leipzig-Halle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–370
- Website
- lufthansa-city.com
Flights from Frankfurt to Leipzig-Halle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €50–370
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–95
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Erfurt Hbf to Gera Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Weimar to Gera Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–25
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Erfurt Hbf to Gera Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–60
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Weimar to Gera Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–45
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
- Phone
- +49 37343 808037
- verein@pressnitztalbahn.de
- Website
- Preßnitztalbahn
Train from Erfurt Hbf to Gera Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €270–300
- Schedules at
- Preßnitztalbahn
Train from Leipzig Hbf to Gera Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €230–250
- Schedules at
- Preßnitztalbahn
Train from Weimar to Gera Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €210–230
- Schedules at
- Preßnitztalbahn
- Website
- LEO Express
Train from Frankfurt to Weimar
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- LEO Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Frankfurt Airport to Jena bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Jena bus station to Gera central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Mainz to Gera bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Jena bus station.
Mainz to Gera train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mainz to Gera is 358 km. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Mainz to Gera.
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