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Compare train, bus, and flight for Budapest to Jena
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Jena among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $46. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 45m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $46, and a flight costs an average of $39.
Distance: 411 miles (662 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$137 Average price | $316 Average price | $66 Average price Cheapest | $195 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 0m Average total duration 10h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 12m Average total duration 11h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.0 - 4.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.7kg 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 Budapest to Jena:
A bus is $70 (€58) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Budapest to Jena costing on average $137 (€112).
A bus is $250 (€204) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Jena costing on average $316 (€259).
Other travel options to Jena take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 30m.
Bus takes on average 11h 42m.
Travel optionsfrom Budapest to Jena
How to get from Budapest to Jena by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Budapest to Jena is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:30 PM14h05Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar1:35 PMJena, Paradiesbahnhof$741One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:30 PM14h05Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar1:35 PMJena, Paradiesbahnhof$741One-way1 transfer
Fastest
OS640 · OS2836:45 AM2h55Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport9:40 AMLeipzig/Halle Airport$5671One-way1 transfer
Other options
- R 4632 · EC 140 · RJX 19976 · ICE 12148:40 AM10h40Budapest-Deli7:20 PMJena West station$1431One-way5 transfers
- EC 140 · RJX 19976 · ICE 1214 · ICE 15048:30 AM10h50Budapest Keleti7:20 PMJena West station$1431One-way4 transfers
- EC 140 · RJX 19976 · ICE 1214 · ICE 5028:30 AM11h50Budapest Keleti8:20 PMJena West station$1431One-way4 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:45 PM13h50Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás1:35 PMJena, Paradiesbahnhof$741One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus9:30 PM16h10Budapest, Keleti Vasútállomás (Kerepesi út)1:40 PMJena, Paradiesbahnhof$751One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus10:55 AM14h15Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar1:10 AMJena, Paradiesbahnhof$751One-way2 transfers
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LH21226:00 AM3h00Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport9:00 AMDresden Airport$5671One-way1 transfer- LH1343 · LH625:55 AM3h55Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport9:50 AMDresden Airport$5771One-way1 transfer
- LH1679 · LH121 · LH1585:30 PM5h40Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport11:10 PMLeipzig/Halle Airport$6471One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Budapest to Jena:
A bus is $70 (€58) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Budapest to Jena costing on average $137 (€112).
A bus is $250 (€204) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Jena costing on average $316 (€259).
Other travel options to Jena take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 30m.
Bus takes on average 11h 42m.
- Around 26 flights per day.
- Around 14 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Budapest and Jena as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport and arrive in Dresden Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Budapest Keleti and arrive in Jena West station.
- Buses mostly depart from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and arrive in Jena, Paradiesbahnhof.
- Travel with FlixBus, Express Busline to go to Jena by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Hungarian Railways (MÁV), ÖBB | Railjet to go to Jena by train.
- Travel with Ryanair, Austrian Airlines to go to Jena by flight.
- 0 direct flights per day with Ryanair.
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