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Compare train, bus, and flight for Gelsenkirchen to Jena
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gelsenkirchen to Jena among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $83. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 34m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $83, and a train costs an average of $83.
Distance: 197 miles (318 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$104 Average price Cheapest | $69 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 4m Average total duration Fastest 5h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Gelsenkirchen to Jena:
A bus is $37 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gelsenkirchen to Jena costing on average $104 (€85).
A bus is $474 (€388) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gelsenkirchen to Jena costing on average $541 (€443).
Other travel options to Jena take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 34m.
Bus takes on average 15h 0m.
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This is compared to other travel options from Gelsenkirchen to Jena:
A bus is $37 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gelsenkirchen to Jena costing on average $104 (€85).
A bus is $474 (€388) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gelsenkirchen to Jena costing on average $541 (€443).
Other travel options to Jena take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 34m.
Bus takes on average 15h 0m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Gelsenkirchen and Jena as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Gelsenkirchen Hbf and arrive in Jena West station.
- Buses mostly depart from Gelsenkirchen, Hauptbahnhof/ZOB and arrive in Jena, Paradiesbahnhof.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Leipzig/Halle Airport.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Jena by train.
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