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Compare train and bus for Bielefeld to Jena
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bielefeld to Jena among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $35 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 42m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $35, while a train costs an average of $124.
Distance: 152 miles (245 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$124 Average price | $35 Average price Cheapest | $58 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 42m Average total duration Fastest 4h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 30m Average total duration 5h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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 Bielefeld to Jena:
A bus is $89 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bielefeld to Jena costing on average $124.
Other travel options to Jena take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 30m.
Tickets start at around $124 compared to roughly $58 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-65.78. The journey takes 4h 12m versus 3h 47m 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 Bielefeld to Jena
How to get from Bielefeld to Jena by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bielefeld to Jena is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
2:00 AM8h20Bielefeld10:20 AMJenaFind prices3 transfers
Cheapest
- 2:00 AM8h20Bielefeld10:20 AMJenaFind prices3 transfers
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7:19 PM4h11Bielefeld11:30 PMJena$1151One-way2 transfers
Other options
- 10:49 AM4h24Bielefeld3:13 PMJena$771One-way1 transfer
- 4:49 PM4h24Bielefeld9:13 PMJena$771One-way1 transfer
- 8:05 AM4h15Bielefeld12:20 PMJena$1151One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bielefeld to Jena:
A bus is $89 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bielefeld to Jena costing on average $124.
Other travel options to Jena take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 30m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bielefeld and Jena as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bielefeld Hbf and arrive in Jena West station.
- Buses mostly depart from Bielefeld, Bahnhof Brackwede and arrive in Jena, Paradiesbahnhof.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Jena by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Jena by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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