How to get from Berlin to Jena by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Berlin to Jena is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 135 miles (217 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus or train | |
Ticket price range | $14 - $21 | |
Cheapest mode | Bus • $14 (€12) • 3 h 5 min | |
Fastest mode | Bus • $14 (€12) • 3 h 5 min | |
Popular travel companies | FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn |
Travel 135 miles (217 km) by bus or train to Jena from Berlin. If speed is a priority, then a bus is the best option with an average duration of 3 h 5 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $14 (€12). The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Berlin to Jena.
You can travel by bus for as low as $14 (€12). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.
FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.
There are 2 travel options from Berlin to Jena: bus or train.
The cheapest way to travel from Berlin to Jena is a bus with an average price of $14 (€12).
This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Jena:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train with an average ticket price of $21 (€18) from Berlin to Jena.
The fastest way from Berlin to Jena is by bus with an average journey time of 3 h 5 min.
There are alternative travel options to Jena that take longer:
Taking a train requires on average 3 h 21 min of travel time.
The Berlin to Jena distance is around 135 miles (217 km).
The average frequency per day from Berlin to Jena is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Berlin and Jena as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Berlin to Jena:
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Yes, there are direct routes from Berlin to Jena with the following travel companies:
Direct services to Jena tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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