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Compare train and bus for Erlangen to Jena
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Erlangen to Jena among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of NOK 400 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 34m. 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 NOK 400, while a train costs an average of NOK 654.
Distance: 95 miles (154 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
NOK 654 Average price | NOK 400 Average price Cheapest | NOK 335 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 34m Average total duration Fastest 2h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 20m Average total duration 6h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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 Erlangen to Jena
Compare the available ways to get from Erlangen to Jena, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Erlangen to Jena:
A bus is NOK 255 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erlangen to Jena costing on average NOK 654.
Other travel options to Jena take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 20m.
You'll arrive about 24m sooner (2h 4m by train vs 2h 28m by car). Tickets start at around NOK 654 compared to roughly NOK 335 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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This is compared to other travel options from Erlangen to Jena:
A bus is NOK 255 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erlangen to Jena costing on average NOK 654.
Other travel options to Jena take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 20m.
- Around 13 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Erlangen and Jena as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Erlangen station and arrive in Jena West station.
- Buses mostly depart from Erlangen, Busbahnhof and arrive in Jena, Paradiesbahnhof.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Regional-Express, Intercity to go to Jena by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Jena by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Intercity.
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