The cheapest and fastest buses from Paris to Jena
Cheapest price
$61
Average price
$70
Fastest journey
12 h 55 m
Average duration
13 h 57 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
700 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Paris to Jena is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paris to Jena will cost around $70 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $61.
Of the 3 buses that leave Paris for Jena on Thu, Nov 06, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct buses cover the 700 km distance in an average of 13 h 57 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 12 h 55 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest buses will take 15 h 50 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.






Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Paris to Jena
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris to Jena among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €35. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €35, and a flight costs an average of €294.
Distance: 434 miles (700 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€58 Average price Cheapest | €139 Average price | €530 Average price |
13h 30m Average total duration 13h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 19m Average total duration 6h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 55m Average total duration Fastest 1h 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.1 - 4.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Paris to Jena Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 18h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $98 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 12h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 13h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 15h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $89 |
Live departures
Paris to Jena bus times
The table below shows live departures for Paris to Jena buses for today, Wednesday, November 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 2:10 PM Paris | 12h55 | 3:05 AM Jena | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:45 PM Paris | 13h05 | 9:50 AM Jena | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:15 PM Paris | 15h50 | 1:05 PM Jena | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Paris to Jena
Distance 434 miles (700 km) |
Average bus duration 13h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $43 (€35) |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 12h 55m |
First bus 01:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Paris to Jena start from as low as $43 (€35) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $71 (€58) depending on the train type and class.
Bus providers: FlixBus from Paris to JenaYou can travel by bus between Paris to Jena with FlixBus for as low as $43 (€35). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Paris to Jena

Passengers board the bus most frequently from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), which is located around 2.6 miles (4.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Jena, Paradiesbahnhof, located 0.6 miles (1 km) away from the city centre.
- 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.
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- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
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- 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 Paris to Jena
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Bercy (in the station)
- Le Train Bleu (0.5 km)
- Chez Lili et Marcel (0.7 km).
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 24, 87 Metro: 6, 14 Train: RER A, RER D
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 73, 174, 275 Metro: 1 Train: RER A
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