How to travel from Erlangen to Jena

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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 prices starting from $47. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 45m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $47, and a train costs an average of $45.

Distance: 95 miles (154 km)

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$55

Average price

$47

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Cheapest

$37

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3h 15m

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2h 45m

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8h 10m

Average total duration

7h 40m

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2h 28m

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0.2 - 0.4kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Erlangen to Jena is a bus with an average price of $47 (€37).

This is compared to other travel options from Erlangen to Jena:

A bus is $8 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erlangen to Jena costing on average $55 (€44).

The fastest way to travel from Erlangen to Jena is by train with an average journey time of 2h 45m.

Other travel options to Jena take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 40m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Erlangen and Jena including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Erlangen to Jena among Omio's users.

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FAQs: Travel from Erlangen to Jena

Travel to Jena easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Erlangen to Jena.

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There are 2 options to travel between Erlangen and Jena including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Erlangen to Jena is a bus with an average price of $47 (€37).

This is compared to other travel options from Erlangen to Jena:

A bus is $8 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erlangen to Jena costing on average $55 (€44).

The fastest way to travel from Erlangen to Jena is by train with an average journey time of 2h 45m.

Other travel options to Jena take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 40m.

The distance from Erlangen to Jena is approximately 95 miles (154 km).
The average frequency per day from Erlangen to Jena is:
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 6 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Erlangen to Jena:
  • Trains mostly depart from Erlangen station and arrive in Jena West station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Erlangen, Busbahnhof and arrive in Jena, Paradiesbahnhof.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Erlangen to Jena, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Jena by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Jena by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Erlangen to Jena:
  • 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
Omio customers who travel from Erlangen to Jena often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Leipzig, Prague, Paris, Munich. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Jena and these popular destinations at a great price.

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