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Compare train and bus for Berlin to Jena
Omio recommends booking the bus 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 $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 37m. 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 $15, and a train costs an average of $15.
Distance: 134 miles (217 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$27 Average price Cheapest | $51 Average price | $47 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 43m Average total duration 3h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 7m Average total duration Fastest 2h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 $24 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Jena costing on average $51 (€41).
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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus10:20 AM3h45Berlin, Ostbahnhof2:05 PMJena, Paradiesbahnhof$371One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixTrain+
FlixBus9:37 PM5h08Berlin Südkreuz station2:45 AMJena, Paradiesbahnhof$281One-way1 transfer
Fastest
ICE 1009 · 396112:36 PM2h12Berlin Hbf2:48 PMJena West station$1451One-way1 transfer
Other options
FlixTrain+
FlixBus7:39 PM4h20Berlin Spandau11:59 PMJena, Paradiesbahnhof$321One-way1 transfer
ICE 837 · 746649:05 AM2h29Berlin Hbf11:34 AMJena Paradies station$1381One-way1 transfer
ICE 839 · 7466811:05 AM2h29Berlin Hbf1:34 PMJena Paradies station$1351One-way1 transfer
FlixTrain+
FlixBus8:03 PM3h56Berlin Südkreuz station11:59 PMJena, Paradiesbahnhof$321One-way1 transfer
FlixTrain+
FlixBus7:57 PM4h02Berlin Hbf11:59 PMJena, Paradiesbahnhof$321One-way1 transfer
FlixBus9:20 PM3h40Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)1:00 AMJena, Paradiesbahnhof$321One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Jena:
A bus is $24 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Jena costing on average $51 (€41).
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 Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain to go to Jena by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Jena by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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