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Compare train and bus for Augsburg to Jena
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Augsburg to Jena among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $66 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 41m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $66, while a train costs an average of $85.
Distance: 179 miles (289 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$85 Average price | $66 Average price Cheapest | $63 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 41m Average total duration Fastest 3h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 20m Average total duration 9h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from Augsburg to Jena, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Augsburg to Jena:
A bus is $20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Augsburg to Jena costing on average $85.
Other travel options to Jena take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 20m.
You'll arrive about 55m sooner (3h 11m by train vs 4h 6m by car). Tickets start at around $85 compared to roughly $63 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Augsburg to Jena
How to get from Augsburg to Jena by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Augsburg to Jena is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:57 PM 11h16 Augsburg 9:13 AM Jena Find prices2 transfers
Cheapest
9:57 PM 11h16 Augsburg 9:13 AM Jena Find prices2 transfers
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7:30 PM 4h00 Augsburg 11:30 PM Jena $98 1 One-way 2 transfers
Other options
9:28 PM 6h28 Augsburg 3:56 AM Jena $84 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Augsburg to Jena:
A bus is $20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Augsburg to Jena costing on average $85.
Other travel options to Jena take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 20m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Augsburg and Jena as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Augsburg Hbf and arrive in Jena West station.
- Buses mostly depart from Augsburg, Biberbachstraße (P + R Augsburg North) and arrive in Jena, Paradiesbahnhof.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Jena by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Jena by bus.
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