How to travel from Basel to Jena

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Compare train and bus for Basel to Jena

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Jena among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €33. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 6h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €33, and a train costs an average of €40.

Distance: 295 miles (475 km)

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€83

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€46

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6h 41m

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6h 11m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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from Basel to Jena

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

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

FlixBus
01:05AM12h00
Basel
01:05PMJena
$571One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
01:05AM12h00
Basel
01:05PMJena
$571One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
04:35PM11h00
Basel
03:35AMJena
$621One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Basel 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 Basel to Jena.

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There are 2 options to travel between Basel and Jena including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Basel to Jena is a bus with an average price of $42 (€33).

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

A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Jena costing on average $50 (€40).

The fastest way to travel from Basel to Jena is by bus with an average journey time of 10h 55m.

Other travel options to Jena take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 57m.

The distance from Basel to Jena is approximately 295 miles (475 km).
The average frequency per day from Basel to Jena is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Basel to Jena:
  • Buses mostly depart from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) and arrive in Jena, Paradiesbahnhof.
  • Trains mostly depart from Basel SBB and arrive in Jena West station.
  • Flights mostly depart from EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg and arrive in Dresden Airport.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Basel to Jena, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Jena by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) to go to Jena by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Basel to Jena:
  • 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Basel 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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