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Compare bus, train, and flight for Bonn to Jena
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bonn to Jena among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $46 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 19m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $46, while a train costs an average of $127.
Distance: 196 miles (316 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$46 Average price Cheapest | $127 Average price | $69 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 31m Average total duration 6h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 19m Average total duration Fastest 4h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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 Bonn to Jena:
A bus is $81 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bonn to Jena costing on average $127.
A bus is $562 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bonn to Jena costing on average $608.
Other travel options to Jena take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 19m.
Bus takes on average 6h 31m.
Tickets start at around $46 compared to roughly $69 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $23. The journey takes 6h 1m versus 4h 33m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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This is compared to other travel options from Bonn to Jena:
A bus is $81 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bonn to Jena costing on average $127.
A bus is $562 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bonn to Jena costing on average $608.
Other travel options to Jena take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 19m.
Bus takes on average 6h 31m.
- Around 5 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bonn and Jena as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Leipzig/Halle Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Bonn Hbf and arrive in Jena West station.
- Buses mostly depart from Bonn, Museumsmeile and arrive in Jena, Paradiesbahnhof.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Jena by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Jena by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Dolomiti to go to Jena by flight.
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