How to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Jena

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Travel Information from Frankfurt am Main to Jena

distanceDistance139 miles (224 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain, bus or flight
priceTicket price range$17 - $99
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $17 (€15) • 3 h 35 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $99 (€86) • 55 min
carriersPopular travel companiesBlaBlaCar or Deutsche Bahn

Travel 139 miles (224 km) by train, bus or flight from Frankfurt am Main to Jena. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are BlaBlaCar or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Frankfurt am Main to Jena.

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from Frankfurt am Main to Jena

How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Jena by train, bus or flight.

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bus

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.

FlixBus
08:15AM3h35
Frankfurt am Main
11:50AMJena, Paradiesbahnhof
$361One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus
08:15AM3h35
Frankfurt am Main
11:50AMJena, Paradiesbahnhof
$361One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus
08:15AM3h35
Frankfurt am Main
11:50AMJena, Paradiesbahnhof
$361One-way
0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus
07:45AM4h05
Frankfurt, Flughafen Terminal 2
11:50AMJena, Paradiesbahnhof
$361One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
10:25AM4h40
Frankfurt am Main
03:05PMJena, Paradiesbahnhof
$371One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
09:55AM5h10
Frankfurt, Flughafen Terminal 2
03:05PMJena, Paradiesbahnhof
$381One-way
0 transfers

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You can travel by travel from Frankfurt am Main to Jena with Deutsche Bahn and FlixBus. When you search Omio for times and tickets, we’ll show you the best deals available.

Deutsche Bahn is a German train company that operates trains throughout the country including trains between Frankfurt am Main and Jena. It offers a wide range of services, including high-speed InterCity Express (ICE) trains, regional trains, and night trains. ICE trains are the fastest and most comfortable way to travel, with speeds of up to 300 km/h. Regional trains are slower but offer more frequent stops and are ideal for shorter trips. Night trains are a great way to save time and money, with comfortable sleeping compartments and couchettes. Deutsche Bahn offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a variety of food and beverage options. The most popular routes for Deutsche Bahn are between major cities such as Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, and Frankfurt. Other popular routes include Cologne to Stuttgart, Berlin to Dresden, and Hamburg to Cologne.

    FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

      FAQs: Travel from Frankfurt am Main to Jena

      FAQs: 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 Frankfurt am Main to Jena.
      FAQs

      There are 3 travel options to Jena from Frankfurt am Main. You can take a train, bus or flight.

      The cheapest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Jena is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $17 (€15) compared to other travel options to Jena:

      A bus is $82 (€71) less than a flight with an average ticket price of $99 (€86) from Frankfurt am Main to Jena.

      A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train with an average ticket price of $19 (€16) from Frankfurt am Main to Jena.

      The quickest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Jena is by flight, which takes on average 55 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

      Bus takes on average 3 h 35 min.

      Getting to Jena by train takes 2 h 49 min on average.

      The Frankfurt am Main to Jena distance is around 139 miles (224 km).

      The average frequency per day from Frankfurt am Main to Jena is:

      • 3 buses per day.
      • Around 3 trains per day.

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

      These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Frankfurt am Main to Jena:

      • Most travelers catch their bus from Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) and arrive in Jena, Busbahnhof.

      The following travel companies offer services from Frankfurt am Main to Jena:

      • BlaBlaCar or FlixBus can take you to Jena by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for FlixBus from Frankfurt am Main to Jena for $17 (€15).
      • Travel with Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain to go to Jena by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find FlixTrain Frankfurt am Main to Jena tickets on Omio for $19 (€16).

      Yes, there are direct routes from Frankfurt am Main to Jena with the following travel companies:

      • You can check for a direct bus to Jena with FlixBus with 3 direct buses per day.

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

      Omio customers who travel from Frankfurt am Main to Jena often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Leipzig, Prague or 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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