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Trip Summary
There are 13 daily trains from Bern to Gera. Traveling by train from Bern to Gera usually takes around 13 hours and 58 minutes, but the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can make the trip in 12 hours and 3 minutes.
Distance | 344 mi (553 km) |
Fastest train | 12h 3m |
Lowest price | €142.36 |
Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Bern to Gera?
2 train services operate from Bern to Gera. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 8 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Deutsche Bahn | 8 | 13h 38m | €189.52 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 5 | 14h 31m | €217.81 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Bern to Gera start from €213, and on average cost . Daily there are 5 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Gera. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Bern leaves from Train Station . And in Gera trains arrive at Gera-Zwötzen and one other train station.
From Bern to Gera train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 14 hours and 31 minutes. If you are looking to get to Gera faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 12 hours and 3 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Bern and Gera is approximately 344 miles, or 553 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 13 hours and 58 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 12 hours and 3 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Trains departing from Bern to Gera tend to have the most passengers on Friday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Friday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Friday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Bern at 00:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 20:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 13 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Gera to Bern.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Bern?
Main departure station: Train Station
There is one train station in Bern.
All train stations in Bern:
Train Station
Where is the train station in Gera?
Main arrival station: Gera-Langenberg
Gera receives travelers from Bern at its two active train stations.
Train stations in Gera:
Gera-Langenberg
Gera-Zwötzen
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