Zurich to Gera Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Zurich and Gera takes 8h 47m and the fastest train takes 7h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich 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.

8h 47m
Duration: 763 km
Distance: €232
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ic3 / ...
Take the train from Basel SBB to Frankfurttrain 12 / ...
Take the train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbftrain 12 / ...
Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Gera Hbftrain Re3 / ...

8h 50m

€152–952

Zurich to Gera train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Zurich and Gera. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Zurich is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Gera at 12:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 8h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, September 2, 2026

12:08 AM → 11:56 AM
11h 48m • 3 changes
5:08 AM → 1:54 PM
8h 46m • 3 changes
6:59 AM → 2:55 PM
7h 56m • 3 changes
7:34 AM → 3:55 PM
8h 21m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, September 3, 2026

12:08 AM → 11:56 AM
11h 48m • 3 changes
5:08 AM → 1:54 PM
8h 46m • 3 changes
6:59 AM → 2:55 PM
7h 56m • 3 changes
7:34 AM → 3:55 PM
8h 21m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, September 4, 2026

12:08 AM → 12:55 PM
12h 47m • 3 changes
5:08 AM → 1:54 PM
8h 46m • 3 changes
6:59 AM → 2:55 PM
7h 56m • 3 changes
7:34 AM → 3:55 PM
8h 21m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, September 5, 2026

4:36 PM → 1:55 AM
Arrives next day
9h 19m • 3 changes
9:36 PM → 7:56 AM
Arrives next day
10h 20m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, September 6, 2026

7:59 PM → 7:56 AM
Arrives next day
11h 57m • 3 changes
11:36 PM → 12:55 PM
Arrives next day
13h 19m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, September 7, 2026

5:08 AM → 1:54 PM
8h 46m • 3 changes
6:59 AM → 2:55 PM
7h 56m • 3 changes
7:34 AM → 3:55 PM
8h 21m • 3 changes
8:59 AM → 4:55 PM
7h 56m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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