How to travel from Aachen to Jena

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Aachen to Jena

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aachen to Jena among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $39. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 36m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $39, and a train costs an average of $86.

Distance: 240 miles (387 km)

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$127

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$51

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$85

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7h 6m

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6h 36m

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10h 31m

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4h 40m

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0.4 - 1.0kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Aachen to Jena is a bus with an average price of $51 (€42).

This is compared to other travel options from Aachen to Jena:

A bus is $77 (€63) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aachen to Jena costing on average $127 (€104).

A bus is $426 (€349) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Aachen to Jena costing on average $477 (€390).

The fastest way to travel from Aachen to Jena is by train with an average journey time of 6h 36m.

Other travel options to Jena take longer:

Flight takes on average 8h 4m.

Bus takes on average 10h 1m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Aachen and Jena including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Aachen to Jena among Omio's users.

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from Aachen to Jena

How to get from Aachen to Jena by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Aachen to Jena is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
    7:38 PM5h39
    Aachen
    1:17 AMJena
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    3 transfers

Cheapest

  • Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
    7:38 PM5h39
    Aachen
    1:17 AMJena
    Find prices
    3 transfers

Fastest

  • Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
    9:38 AM5h35
    Aachen
    3:13 PMJena
    $1691One-way
    3 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
    7:38 AM5h41
    Aachen
    1:19 PMJena
    $1551One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
    11:38 AM5h42
    Aachen
    5:20 PMJena
    $1551One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
    1:38 PM5h42
    Aachen
    7:20 PMJena
    $1551One-way
    3 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Aachen to Jena

Travel to Jena easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Aachen to Jena.

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There are 3 options to travel between Aachen and Jena including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Aachen to Jena is a bus with an average price of $51 (€42).

This is compared to other travel options from Aachen to Jena:

A bus is $77 (€63) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aachen to Jena costing on average $127 (€104).

A bus is $426 (€349) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Aachen to Jena costing on average $477 (€390).

The fastest way to travel from Aachen to Jena is by train with an average journey time of 6h 36m.

Other travel options to Jena take longer:

Flight takes on average 8h 4m.

Bus takes on average 10h 1m.

The distance from Aachen to Jena is approximately 240 miles (387 km).
The average frequency per day from Aachen to Jena is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 4 flights per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Aachen and Jena as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Aachen to Jena:
  • Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Leipzig/Halle Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Aachen Hbf and arrive in Jena West station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße and arrive in Jena, Paradiesbahnhof.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Aachen to Jena, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Jena by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Jena by train.
Omio customers who travel from Aachen to Jena often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Leipzig, Prague, Paris, Munich. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Jena and these popular destinations at a great price.

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