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

The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Gera is to bus which costs €40 - €75 and takes 9h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vienna to Gera is to fly and train which takes 5h 11m and costs €280 - €800.

Is there a direct bus between Vienna and Gera?

No, there is no direct bus from Vienna to Gera station. However, there are services departing from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arriving at Gera central train station via Praha, ÚAN Florenc. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Vienna and Gera?

No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Gera. However, there are services departing from Wien Hbf and arriving at Gera Hbf via Nürnberg Hbf and Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.

How far is it from Vienna to Gera?

The distance between Vienna and Gera is 785 km. The road distance is 514.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Vienna to Gera without a car is to train via Nuremberg which takes 6h 54m and costs €140 - €1100.

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

It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Vienna to Gera, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Gera bus from?

Vienna to Gera bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) station.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Gera train from?

Vienna to Gera train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Wien Hbf station.

Train or bus from Vienna to Gera?

The best way to get from Vienna to Gera is to train via Nuremberg which takes 6h 54m and costs €140 - €1100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 9h 45m.

Where does the Vienna to Gera bus arrive?

Vienna to Gera bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Praha, ÚAN Florenc station.

Where does the Vienna to Gera train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Vienna to Gera?

Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Gera is 514 km. It takes approximately 6h 5m to drive from Vienna to Gera.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Gera?

There are 320+ hotels available in Gera.

Vienna to Gera - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Vienna 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 via Nuremberg
best
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Nuernberg Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain 29 / ...
3. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Gera Hbftrain Re3 / ...
6h 54m
€145–1,024
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus 060 / ...
2. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Gera central train stationbus 020 / ...
9h 45m
€42–71
Drive 514.1 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Geracar 514.1 km
6h 5m
€85–123
Fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane VIE - LEJ
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Gera Hbftrain
5h 11m
€287–795
Train
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Gera Hbftrain Rb / ...
7h 44m
€332–960
Train via Prague
1. Take the train from Wien Hauptbahnhof to Prague Main Train Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Chebtrain Ic / ...
3. Take the train from Cheb to Kuerbitztrain Re
4. Take the train from Kuerbitz to Gera Hbftrain Rb
11h 24m
€70–153
Fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane VIE - BER
2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Leipzig Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Gera Hbftrain
6h 53m
€283–778
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane VIE - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Gera Hbftrain
7h 55m
€132–955

Vienna to Gera by train

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6h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 785.3 km
Duration: 6h 54m

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

You can take a train from Wien Hbf to Gera Hbf via Nuernberg Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf, and Erfurt Hbf in around 6h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Gera central train station via Praha, ÚAN Florenc in around 9h 45m.

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