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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 CHF43 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 39m. 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 CHF43, while a train costs an average of CHF77.
Distance: 95 miles (154 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
CHF77 Average price | CHF43 Average price Cheapest | CHF30 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 39m Average total duration Fastest 2h 9m 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 |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Erlangen to Jena:
A bus is CHF34 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erlangen to Jena costing on average CHF77.
Other travel options to Jena take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 20m.
You'll arrive about 19m sooner (2h 9m by train vs 2h 28m by car). Tickets start at around CHF77 compared to roughly CHF30 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.
Travel optionsfrom Erlangen to Jena
How to get from Erlangen to Jena by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Erlangen to Jena is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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10:19 PM2h06Erlangen12:25 AMJenaFind prices1 transfer
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- 10:19 PM2h06Erlangen12:25 AMJenaFind prices1 transfer
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- 4:19 PM2h01Erlangen6:20 PMJenaCHF541One-way1 transfer
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6:28 PM2h30Erlangen8:58 PMJenaFind prices1 transfer- 6:56 PM2h21Erlangen9:17 PMJenaCHF401One-way0 transfers
- 8:57 PM9h35Erlangen6:32 AMJenaCHF401One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Erlangen to Jena:
A bus is CHF34 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erlangen to Jena costing on average CHF77.
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 Paradies station.
- Buses mostly depart from Erlangen, Busbahnhof and arrive in Jena, Paradiesbahnhof.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Jena by bus.
- Travel with Intercity, Deutsche Bahn, Regional-Express to go to Jena by train.
- 1 direct trains per day with Intercity.
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