There are 6 ways to get from Gera to Apolda by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Gera Hbf to Weimartrain Re3 / ...
1h 4m€16–282Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Gera to Apolda56.9 km
1h 9m€4–6Bus, line 280 bus
- Take the bus from Gera central train station to Jena bus stationbus 082 / ...
- Take the bus from Jena, Busbahnhof to Apolda, Busbahnhofbus 280 / ...
1h 35mTrain, line 280 bus
- Take the train from Gera Hbf to Jena Westtrain Re3 / ...
- Take the bus from Jena, Johannisplatz to Apolda, Busbahnhofbus 280 / ...
1h 38mDrive 55.8 km
- Drive from Gera to Apoldacar 55.8 km
49 min€9–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Gera to Apoldataxi 55.8 km
49 min€150–180
Gera to Apolda by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gera to Apolda is to rideshare which costs €4 - €6 and takes 1h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Gera to Apolda is to drive which takes 49 min and costs €8 - €12.
No, there is no direct bus from Gera station to Apolda. However, there are services departing from Gera central train station and arriving at Apolda, Busbahnhof via Jena, Busbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Gera to Apolda. However, there are services departing from Gera Hbf and arriving at Apolda via Weimar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 4m.
The distance between Gera and Apolda is 83 km. The road distance is 55.8 km.
The best way to get from Gera to Apolda without a car is to train which takes 1h 4m and costs €15 - €290.
It takes approximately 1h 4m to get from Gera to Apolda, including transfers.
Gera to Apolda bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Gera central train station.
Gera to Apolda train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Gera Hbf station.
The best way to get from Gera to Apolda is to train which takes 1h 4m and costs €15 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus and line 280 bus, which costs and takes 1h 35m.
What companies run services between Gera, Germany and Apolda, Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) operates a train from Gera Hbf to Weimar hourly. Tickets cost €14–65 and the journey takes 47 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gera central train station to Apolda, Busbahnhof via Jena, Busbahnhof in around 1h 35m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Gera Hbf to Weimar
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–65
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Gera Hbf to Jena West
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–45
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Gera central train station to Jena bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Gera to Apolda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Gera to Apolda bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Jena bus station.
Gera to Apolda train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Weimar station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gera to Apolda is 56 km. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from Gera to Apolda.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Gera and Apolda. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.