The average train between Hamburg and Gera takes 4h 48m and the fastest train takes 4h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Hamburg 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 Hamburg and Gera. The earliest departure is at 5:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hamburg is at 8:34 PM which arrives into Gera at 6:21 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hamburg to Gera. However, there are services departing from Hamburg station and arriving at Gera station via Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
Hamburg to Gera train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hamburg Hbf station.
Hamburg to Gera train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Gera Hbf station.
Book your Hamburg to Gera train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Preßnitztalbahn.
The distance between Hamburg and Gera is 329.2 km. The road distance is 527 km.
You can take a train from Hamburg Hbf to Gera Hbf via Leipzig Hbf in around 4h 28m.