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Compare train, bus, and flight for Frankfurt am Main to Jena
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Jena among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $27 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 2h 55m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, while a flight costs an average of $151.
Distance: 139 miles (224 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$62 Average price | $27 Average price Cheapest | $151 Average price | $54 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 55m Average total duration 3h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 6m Average total duration 3h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 55m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | 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 Frankfurt am Main to Jena:
A bus is $34 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Jena costing on average $62.
A bus is $124 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Jena costing on average $151.
Other travel options to Jena take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 55m.
Bus takes on average 4h 6m.
Tickets start at around $62 compared to roughly $54 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-7.76. The journey takes 3h 25m versus 3h 22m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Frankfurt am Main to Jena
How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Jena by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Jena is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus1:40 AM3h55Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)5:35 AMJena, Paradiesbahnhof$201One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus1:40 AM3h55Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)5:35 AMJena, Paradiesbahnhof$201One-way0 transfers
Fastest
LH1528:45 AM1h00Frankfurt am Main Airport9:45 AMLeipzig/Halle Airport$1711One-way0 transfers
Other options
- ICE 1657 · 36697:19 PM3h01Frankfurt (Main) Hbf10:20 PMJena West station$221One-way1 transfer
- ICE 590 · 8091510:15 PM3h02Frankfurt (Main) Hbf1:17 AMJena West station$221One-way1 transfer
- ICE 592 · 36718:15 PM3h15Frankfurt (Main) Hbf11:30 PMJena West station$221One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus9:30 AM3h35Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)1:05 PMJena, Paradiesbahnhof$221One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:05 AM4h00Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)1:05 PMJena, Paradiesbahnhof$231One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus1:15 AM4h20Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)5:35 AMJena, Paradiesbahnhof$231One-way0 transfers
- LH1565:00 PM1h00Frankfurt am Main Airport6:00 PMLeipzig/Halle Airport$2381One-way0 transfers
- LH15810:15 PM1h00Frankfurt am Main Airport11:15 PMLeipzig/Halle Airport$2381One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Jena:
A bus is $34 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Jena costing on average $62.
A bus is $124 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Jena costing on average $151.
Other travel options to Jena take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 55m.
Bus takes on average 4h 6m.
- Around 14 trains per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 4 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Frankfurt am Main and Jena as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Leipzig/Halle Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station and arrive in Jena West station.
- Buses mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) and arrive in Jena, Paradiesbahnhof.
- Travel with Lufthansa to go to Jena by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Jena by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Leo Express, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Jena by train.
- 4 direct flights per day with Lufthansa.
- 8 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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