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Compare bus, train, and flight for Geneva to Jena
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Geneva to Jena among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $67. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 9h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $67, and a train costs an average of $86.
Distance: 410 miles (660 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$192 Average price | $119 Average price Cheapest | $178 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 33m Average total duration Fastest 9h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20h 42m Average total duration 20h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental | |
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 Geneva to Jena:
A bus is $72 (€59) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Jena costing on average $192 (€157).
A bus is $679 (€558) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Jena costing on average $798 (€656).
Other travel options to Jena take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 3m.
Bus takes on average 20h 12m.
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How to get from Geneva to Jena by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Geneva to Jena is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:35 AM10h45Geneva4:20 PMJena$1691One-way0 transfers
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5:35 AM10h45Geneva4:20 PMJena$1691One-way0 transfers
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5:35 AM10h45Geneva4:20 PMJena$1691One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Jena:
A bus is $72 (€59) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Jena costing on average $192 (€157).
A bus is $679 (€558) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Jena costing on average $798 (€656).
Other travel options to Jena take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 3m.
Bus takes on average 20h 12m.
- Around 22 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Geneva and Jena as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Geneva International Airport and arrive in Dresden Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Geneva station and arrive in Jena West station.
- Buses mostly depart from Geneve, Place Dorcière and arrive in Jena, Paradiesbahnhof.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Jena by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Jena by train.
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