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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 $41. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 41m. 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 $41, and a train costs an average of $43.
Distance: 295 miles (475 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$113 Average price | $60 Average price Cheapest | $187 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 11m Average total duration Fastest 5h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 40m Average total duration 6h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Jena:
A bus is $53 (€44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Jena costing on average $113 (€93).
Other travel options to Jena take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 10m.
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This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Jena:
A bus is $53 (€44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Jena costing on average $113 (€93).
Other travel options to Jena take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 10m.
- Around 5 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.
- Flights mostly depart from EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg and arrive in Dresden Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Basel, Bahnhof and arrive in Jena, Paradiesbahnhof.
- Trains mostly depart from Basel SBB and arrive in Jena West station.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Jena by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Jena by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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