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Compare train and bus for Berlin to Jena
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Jena among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 34m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, and a train costs an average of $17.
Distance: 134 miles (217 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$37 Average price | $26 Average price Cheapest | $45 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 4m Average total duration Fastest 2h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 43m Average total duration 3h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Jena:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Jena costing on average $37 (€30).
Other travel options to Jena take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 13m.
Travel optionsfrom Berlin to Jena
How to get from Berlin to Jena by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Berlin to Jena is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixTrain+
FlixBus7:26 PM4h33Berlin Spandau11:59 PMJena, Paradiesbahnhof$211One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixTrain+
FlixBus7:26 PM4h33Berlin Spandau11:59 PMJena, Paradiesbahnhof$211One-way1 transfer
Fastest
ICE 1009 · 396112:37 PM2h11Berlin Hbf2:48 PMJena West station$651One-way1 transfer
Other options
FlixTrain+
FlixBus7:57 PM4h02Berlin Hbf11:59 PMJena, Paradiesbahnhof$211One-way1 transfer
RJ 479 · 16500 · S6 · 746561:00 AM6h34Berlin Hbf7:34 AMJena Paradies station$391One-way3 transfers
ICE 839 · 8066311:05 AM2h46Berlin Hbf1:51 PMJena West station$531One-way1 transfer
FlixBus+
FlixTrain8:04 PM3h55Berlin Südkreuz station11:59 PMJena, Paradiesbahnhof$211One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus9:00 AM4h35Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz1:35 PMJena, Paradiesbahnhof$221One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus8:30 AM5h05Berlin, Alexanderplatz1:35 PMJena, Paradiesbahnhof$221One-way1 transfer
LH193 · LH1585:45 PM5h25Berlin Brandenburg Airport11:10 PMLeipzig/Halle Airport$3451One-way1 transfer
LH199 · LH1587:45 PM3h25Berlin Brandenburg Airport11:10 PMLeipzig/Halle Airport$4471One-way1 transfer
LH195 · LH1586:45 PM4h25Berlin Brandenburg Airport11:10 PMLeipzig/Halle Airport$4471One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Jena:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Jena costing on average $37 (€30).
Other travel options to Jena take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 13m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Berlin and Jena as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Berlin Hbf and arrive in Jena Paradies station.
- Buses mostly depart from Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) and arrive in Jena, Paradiesbahnhof.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Jena by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Jena by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
- 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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