How to travel from Dresden to Jena

There are 2 ways to get from Dresden to Jena: bus or train.

The cheapest way to travel between Dresden and Jena is by taking a bus with an average price of $16 (€14).

This is compared to other travel options to Jena:

Taking a bus is about $11 (€10) less than taking a train, which costs on average $27 (€24) for this trip.

The fastest way from Dresden to Jena is by bus with an average journey time of 2 h 10 min.

There are alternative travel options to Jena that can usually take longer:

In comparison, taking a train requires on average 3 h 30 min   of travel time.

The Dresden to Jena distance is around 93 miles (150 km).

The average frequency per day from Dresden to Jena is:

• Around 4 buses per day.
• 7 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Dresden to Jena as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Dresden to Jena:

• Buses most often depart from Dresden at Dresden, Flughafen Station and arrive in Jena at Jena.
• Trains mostly depart from Dresden Hauptbahnhof and arrive in Jena-Göschwitz.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Dresden to Jena, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Flixbus for buses to Jena. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Flixbus Dresden to Jena tickets on Omio for $16 (€14).
• Travel with Deutsche Bahn for trains to Jena. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Deutsche Bahn Dresden to Jena tickets on Omio for $27 (€24).

Yes, there are direct services available from Dresden to Jena with the following travel companies:

• You can take a direct bus with Flixbus with 3 direct buses per day.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Jena as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Dresden and Jena.

When planning your trip from Dresden to Jena, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to book and their prices in the next 7 days:

• Bus tickets are costing $16 (€14) one way on average.
• Train tickets are costing $27 (€24) one way on average.

However, we recommend buying tickets from Dresden to Jena online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.