4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Frankfurt am Main to Jena
Cheapest price
$32
Average price
$33
Fastest journey
3 h 35 m
Average duration
3 h 58 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
224 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Jena is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Jena will cost around $33 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $32.
Of the 4 buses that leave Frankfurt am Main for Jena on Sun, Jun 21, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 224 km distance in an average of 3 h 58 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 35 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 4 h 20 m 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.
FlixBus9:30 AM3h35Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)1:05 PMJena, Paradiesbahnhof$321One-way0 transfers- FlixBus9:05 AM4h00Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)1:05 PMJena, Paradiesbahnhof$321One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus1:40 AM3h55Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)5:35 AMJena, Paradiesbahnhof$341One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus1:15 AM4h20Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)5:35 AMJena, Paradiesbahnhof$361One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:30 AM3h35Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)1:05 PMJena, Paradiesbahnhof$321One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus1:40 AM3h55Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)5:35 AMJena, Paradiesbahnhof$341One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:05 AM4h00Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)1:05 PMJena, Paradiesbahnhof$321One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus1:15 AM4h20Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)5:35 AMJena, Paradiesbahnhof$361One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Frankfurt am Main to Jena
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Jena among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, and a flight costs an average of $113.
Distance: 139 miles (224 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$32 Average price Cheapest | $78 Average price | $169 Average price | $53 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 9m Average total duration 3h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 26m Average total duration 2h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Jena:
A bus is $45 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Jena costing on average $78 (€63).
A bus is $137 (€112) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Jena costing on average $169 (€139).
Other travel options to Jena take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 56m.
Bus takes on average 3h 39m.
Tickets start at around $32 (€26) compared to roughly $53 (€43) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $21 (€17). The journey takes 3h 39m versus 3h 22m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Frankfurt am Main to Jena Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20AM | Arrival Time 03:20AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:40AM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15AM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40AM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:25AM | Arrival Time 09:59PM | Duration 18h34 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 16h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:59PM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 13h41 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:59PM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 13h41 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 03:35AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $30 |
Live departures
Frankfurt am Main to Jena bus times
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main to Jena buses for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 9:05 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 4h00 | 1:05 PM Jena, Paradiesbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 9:30 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 3h35 | 1:05 PM Jena, Paradiesbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, June 21 | |||||
| FlixBus | 1:15 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 4h20 | 5:35 AM Jena, Paradiesbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 1:40 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 3h55 | 5:35 AM Jena, Paradiesbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Frankfurt am Main to Jena
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Buses from Frankfurt am Main to Jena run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 39m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $21 (€17) if you book in advance.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:20, the last at 20:35. The fastest bus covers the 139 miles (224 km) distance in 3h 35m.
Distance 139 miles (224 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price $21 (€17) |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 3h 35m |
First bus 12:20 AM |
Last bus 8:35 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 77 days |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar, FlixBus from Frankfurt am Main to JenaYou can travel by bus between Frankfurt am Main to Jena with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus for as low as $21 (€17). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Frankfurt am Main to Jena
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt am Main to Jena by bus. 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 bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Jena, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Frankfurt am Main to Jena
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- McDonald's (in the station)
- Hausmann's (in the station).
- Available outside the terminal at designated taxi stands
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available in the station
- Bus: 61, 62, 77 Train: S8, S9
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