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 €27 - €90 and takes 9h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vienna to Gera is to drive which takes 6h 3m and costs €80 - €120.

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 Dresden central station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.

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 7h 6m.

How far is it from Vienna to Gera?

The distance between Vienna and Gera is 785 km. The road distance is 513.7 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 7h 6m and costs €80 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 7h 6m 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 7h 6m and costs €80 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €90 and takes 9h 35m.

Where does the Vienna to Gera bus arrive?

Vienna to Gera bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dresden central 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 3m 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?

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Where can I stay near Gera?

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Vienna to Gera - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 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 / ...
7h 6m
€81–250
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Dresden central stationbus 060 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Gera central train stationbus 082 / ...
9h 35m
€28–88
Drive 513.7 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Geracar 513.7 km
6h 3m
€84–121
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 28m
Train
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Gera Hbftrain Rb / ...
8h
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Leipzig Hbf Ostseitebus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3657 / ...
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Gera Hbftrain Rb / ...
10h 36m
Fly to Václav Havel Airport Prague, bus, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane VIE - PRG
2. Take the bus from Prague to Chemnitz central bus stationbus
3. Take the train from Glauchau, Bahnhof to Gera Hbftrain
8h 3m
€104–326
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
7h 7m
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
8h 6m
€107–310
Fly to Hannover Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane VIE - HAJ
2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Göttingentrain
3. Take the train from Göttingen to Gera Hbftrain
8h 53m
€142–380

Vienna to Gera by train

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7h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 785.4 km
Duration: 7h 6m

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 7h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Gera central train station via Dresden central station in around 9h 35m.

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