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Compare train and bus for Chemnitz to Jena
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Chemnitz to Jena among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $12 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 6m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, while a train costs an average of $51.
Distance: 58 miles (94 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$12 Average price Cheapest | $51 Average price | $20 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 6m Average total duration Fastest 1h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 41m Average total duration 2h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from Chemnitz to Jena
Compare the available ways to get from Chemnitz to Jena, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Chemnitz to Jena:
A bus is $40 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chemnitz to Jena costing on average $51.
Other travel options to Jena take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 41m.
Tickets start at around $12 compared to roughly $20 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $9. The journey takes 1h 36m versus 1h 17m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Chemnitz to Jena
How to get from Chemnitz to Jena by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Chemnitz to Jena is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
12:20 AM 1h25 Chemnitz 1:45 AM Jena $9 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
12:20 AM 1h25 Chemnitz 1:45 AM Jena $9 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
12:20 AM 1h25 Chemnitz 1:45 AM Jena $9 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
7:10 AM 1h25 Chemnitz 8:35 AM Jena $11 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Chemnitz to Jena:
A bus is $40 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chemnitz to Jena costing on average $51.
Other travel options to Jena take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 41m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chemnitz and Jena as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Chemnitz, Fernbusterminal and arrive in Jena, Paradiesbahnhof.
- Trains mostly depart from Chemnitz Hbf and arrive in Jena Paradies station.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Jena by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Jena by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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