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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 an average ticket price of S$ 99 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 32m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of S$ 99, while a flight costs an average of S$ 756.
Distance: 410 miles (660 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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S$ 175 Average price | S$ 756 Average price | S$ 99 Average price Cheapest | S$ 225 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 26m Average total duration 8h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 32m Average total duration Fastest 2h 32m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 15h 13m Average total duration 14h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.0 - 4.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Geneva to Jena
Compare the available ways to get from Geneva to Jena, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Jena:
A bus is S$ 76 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Jena costing on average S$ 175.
A bus is S$ 657 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Jena costing on average S$ 756.
Other travel options to Jena take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 26m.
Bus takes on average 15h 13m.
Tickets start at around S$ 175 compared to roughly S$ 225 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about S$ 51. The journey takes 8h 56m versus 8h 33m 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.
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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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

8:50 AM 20h45 Geneva 5:35 AM Jena S$ 117 1 One-way 1 transfer
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8:50 AM 20h45 Geneva 5:35 AM Jena S$ 117 1 One-way 1 transfer
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8:50 AM 20h45 Geneva 5:35 AM Jena S$ 117 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Jena:
A bus is S$ 76 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Jena costing on average S$ 175.
A bus is S$ 657 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Jena costing on average S$ 756.
Other travel options to Jena take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 26m.
Bus takes on average 15h 13m.
- Around 21 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Geneva station and arrive in Jena West station.
- Flights mostly depart from Geneva International Airport and arrive in Dresden Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Geneve, Place Dorcière and arrive in Jena, Paradiesbahnhof.
- Travel with Swiss, Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, Air Baltic, Air Dolomiti, Helvetic Airways to go to Jena by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Jena by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Jena by train.
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