1st Class
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
- Extra legroom
- Quiet zone
- WC
Cheapest price on 19 Sept
£20
Average ticket price on 19 Sept
£27
Fastest journey on 19 Sept
2 h 29 m
Average journey duration on 19 Sept
3 h 45 m
Trains on 19 Sept
2
Distance
203 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gera Hbf to Berlin Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gera Hbf to Berlin Hbf will cost around £27 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £20.
On Sat 19 Sept, we found 2 trains from Gera Hbf to Berlin Hbf, including 2 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 203 km distance in an average of 3 h 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 29 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gera Hbf to Berlin Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £28 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 7m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £28, while a flight costs an average of £308.
Distance: 203 km
Most popular Train | Flight | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£68 Average Price | £308 Average Price | £28 Average Price Cheapest | £33 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 7m Average total duration Fastest 2h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 41m Average total duration 2h 41m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 20m Average total duration 4h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Gera Hbf to Berlin Hbf:
A coach is £40 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gera Hbf to Berlin Hbf costing on average £68.
A coach is £280 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gera Hbf to Berlin Hbf costing on average £308.
Other travel options to Berlin Hbf take longer:
Flight takes on average 2h 41m.
Coach takes on average 4h 50m.
Tickets start at around £68 compared to roughly £33 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-34.97. The journey takes 2h 37m versus 2h 34m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Gera Hbf to Berlin Hbf trains for today, Friday 18 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
80858 · ICE 506 | Delayed 15:00 Gera Hbf | 2h29 | 15:36 15:36Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
3662 · ICE 1506 | On time 15:05 Gera Hbf | 3h17 | 18:22 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
80660 · 74677 · ICE 751 | On time 15:26 Gera Hbf | 3h28 | 18:54 Berlin Hbf | 2 changes | |
80862 · ICE 504 | Delayed 17:00 Gera Hbf | 2h29 | 17:36 17:36Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
3664 · ICE 1504 | On time 17:05 Gera Hbf | 3h17 | 20:22 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
![]() | 7:01 Gera Hbf | 2h29 | 9:30 Berlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Gera Hbf to Berlin Hbf run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £25 but you can travel from only £15 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:01, the last at 14:01. The fastest train covers the 203 km distance in 2h 18m.
Distance 203 km |
Average train duration 2h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price £25 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 2h 18m |
First train 6:01 |
Last train 14:01 |
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Cheapest Day Sat |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gera Hbf to Berlin Hbf by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Berlin Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Gera Hbf to Berlin Hbf trains use the Gera Hbf to Berlin Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Gera Hbf and Berlin Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Gera Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Thessalia, Literaturcafé Schuhschnabel, Oscar Grill & Restaurant, Giardino Italiano
Wi-Fi is available at Gera Hbf. ATMs are available at Gera Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Gera Hbf. Information desks are available at Gera Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Gera Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Gera Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Gera Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Gera Hbf.
Berlin Hbf is 2 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: backWERK, Burger King, Costa Coffee, Dunkin' Donuts, Einstein Kaffee, Le Crobag, McDonald's, Hans im Glück, Pret A Manger, Starbucks, & many more
Free WiFi (30 minutes limit). ATMs are available at Berlin Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Berlin Hbf. Information desks are located on the ground level near the Europaplatz exit.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Level 1 near Platforms 13/14.
Available at Berlin Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Berlin Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin Hbf: Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Contact the Mobility Service Center at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include MEININGER Hotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof, IntercityHotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof, Motel One Berlin Hauptbahnof.