The average train between Heidelberg and Gera takes 5h 16m and the fastest train takes 4h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Heidelberg 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 every 2 hours between Heidelberg and Gera. The earliest departure is at 12:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Heidelberg is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Gera at 5:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 5h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 44m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg to Gera. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg station and arriving at Gera station via Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
Heidelberg to Gera train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Heidelberg to Gera train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Gera Hbf station.
Book your Heidelberg to Gera train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Preßnitztalbahn.
The distance between Heidelberg and Gera is 291.9 km. The road distance is 439 km.
You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Gera Hbf via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Erfurt Hbf in around 5h 29m.