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Compare bus, train, and flight for Brussels to Jena
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Jena among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $67 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 35m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $67, while a flight costs an average of $537.
Distance: 315 miles (508 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$163 Average price | $67 Average price Cheapest | $537 Average price | $118 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 1m Average total duration 6h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 59m Average total duration 12h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Brussels to Jena
Compare the available ways to get from Brussels to Jena, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Jena:
A bus is $97 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Jena costing on average $163.
A bus is $471 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Jena costing on average $537.
Other travel options to Jena take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 1m.
Bus takes on average 12h 59m.
Tickets start at around $163 compared to roughly $118 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$45. The journey takes 6h 31m versus 6h 14m 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 Brussels to Jena
How to get from Brussels to Jena by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Brussels to Jena is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus
4:15 PM 13h20 Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) 5:35 AM Jena, Paradiesbahnhof $43 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus
4:15 PM 13h20 Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) 5:35 AM Jena, Paradiesbahnhof $43 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- LH5581+
LH21284:25 PM 3h20 Brussels Airport 7:45 PM Dresden Airport $215 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- ICE 13 · ICE 2013 · ICE 598 · 3913
8:25 AM 8h55 Brussels-Midi 5:20 PM Jena West station $109 1 One-way 3 transfers - ICE 13 · ICE 690 · 3911
8:25 AM 6h55 Brussels-Midi 3:20 PM Jena West station $121 1 One-way 2 transfers - ICE 15 · ICE 598 · 3913
10:22 AM 6h58 Brussels-Midi 5:20 PM Jena West station $133 1 One-way 2 transfers
- LH5585+LH2124
9:35 AM 3h20 Brussels Airport 12:55 PM Dresden Airport $215 1 One-way 1 transfer - LH2283 · LH2124
9:10 AM 3h45 Brussels Airport 12:55 PM Dresden Airport $215 1 One-way 1 transfer - LH5631+LH2128
1:45 PM 6h00 Brussels Airport 7:45 PM Dresden Airport $215 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Jena:
A bus is $97 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Jena costing on average $163.
A bus is $471 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Jena costing on average $537.
Other travel options to Jena take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 1m.
Bus takes on average 12h 59m.
- Around 22 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brussels and Jena as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in Dresden Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Brussels-Midi and arrive in Jena West station.
- Buses mostly depart from Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) and arrive in Jena, Paradiesbahnhof.
- Travel with Brussels Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Swiss, Air Baltic, Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Helvetic Airways, Lufthansa City Airlines, ITA, Edelweiss Air to go to Jena by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Jena by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Jena by train.
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