The average train between Dresden and Gera takes 3h 8m and the fastest train takes 2h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Dresden to Gera. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Dresden and Gera. The earliest departure is at 4:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Dresden is at 11:12 PM which arrives into Gera at 6:21 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

3h 9m • 1 change

2h 46m • 1 change

2h 46m • 1 change

2h 31m • 1 change

3h 9m • 1 change

2h 46m • 1 change

2h 46m • 1 change

2h 31m • 1 change

3h 9m • 1 change

2h 46m • 1 change

2h 46m • 1 change

2h 31m • 1 change

3h 9m • 1 change

2h 46m • 1 change

2h 46m • 1 change

2h 31m • 1 change
Want to know about travelling from Dresden to Gera? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Dresden to Gera. However, there are services departing from Dresden station and arriving at Gera station via Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
Dresden to Gera train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Dresden Hauptbahnhof station.
Dresden to Gera train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Gera Hbf station.
Book your Dresden to Gera train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Preßnitztalbahn and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Dresden and Gera is 117.5 km. The road distance is 192 km.
You can take a train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Gera Hbf via Leipzig Hbf in around 2h 25m.