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Compare train and bus for Dresden to Jena
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Dresden to Jena among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 4m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, while a train costs an average of $62.
Distance: 93 miles (151 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$20 Average price Cheapest | $62 Average price | $32 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 14m Average total duration 2h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 4m Average total duration Fastest 2h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Dresden to Jena
Compare the available ways to get from Dresden to Jena, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Jena:
A bus is $43 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Jena costing on average $62.
Other travel options to Jena take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 14m.
Tickets start at around $20 compared to roughly $32 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $13. The journey takes 2h 44m versus 2h 2m 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 Dresden to Jena
How to get from Dresden to Jena by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dresden to Jena is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus
11:00 PM 2h10 Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) 1:10 AM Jena, Paradiesbahnhof $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
11:00 PM 2h10 Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) 1:10 AM Jena, Paradiesbahnhof $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus
11:00 PM 2h10 Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) 1:10 AM Jena, Paradiesbahnhof $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- 16510 · 74824
9:12 AM 3h00 Dresden Hbf 12:12 PM Jena Paradies station $37 1 One-way 1 transfer - 16512 · S6 · 74668
10:12 AM 3h22 Dresden Hbf 1:34 PM Jena Paradies station $37 1 One-way 2 transfers - STR 7 · 16514 · 74826
11:01 AM 3h11 Dresden 2:12 PM Jena Paradies station $42 1 One-way 2 transfers
- FlixBus
12:15 AM 2h30 Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) 2:45 AM Jena, Paradiesbahnhof $12 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
4:15 PM 2h55 Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) 7:10 PM Jena, Paradiesbahnhof $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Jena:
A bus is $43 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Jena costing on average $62.
Other travel options to Jena take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 14m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dresden and Jena as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Dresden Hbf and arrive in Jena Paradies station.
- Buses mostly depart from Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Jena, Paradiesbahnhof.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Jena by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Regional-Express, Leo Express to go to Jena by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Leo Express.
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