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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 an average ticket price of €49 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 53m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €49, while a train costs an average of €128.
Distance: 295 miles (475 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€128 Average price | €49 Average price Cheapest | €154 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 53m Average total duration Fastest 6h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 11m Average total duration 9h 41m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Basel to Jena
Compare the available ways to get from Basel to Jena, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Jena:
A bus is €79 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Jena costing on average €128.
Other travel options to Jena take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 11m.
Tickets start at around €128 compared to roughly €154 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €27. The journey takes 6h 23m versus 5h 38m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Basel to Jena
How to get from Basel to Jena by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Basel to Jena is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
12:55 AM 10h10 Basel 11:05 AM Jena €49 1 One-way 0 transfers
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12:55 AM 10h10 Basel 11:05 AM Jena €49 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
12:55 AM 10h10 Basel 11:05 AM Jena €49 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
4:40 PM 11h55 Basel 4:35 AM Jena €51 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Jena:
A bus is €79 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Jena costing on average €128.
Other travel options to Jena take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 11m.
- Around 7 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Basel SBB and arrive in Jena West station.
- Buses mostly depart from Basel, Bahnhof 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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