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Compare bus and train for Heidelberg to Jena
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Heidelberg to Jena among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 28m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $23, and a train costs an average of $36.
Distance: 165 miles (267 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
$71 Average price | $34 Average price Cheapest |
4h 58m Average total duration Fastest 4h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 54m Average total duration 5h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
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 Heidelberg to Jena:
A bus is $37 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heidelberg to Jena costing on average $71 (€57).
Other travel options to Jena take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 24m.
Travel optionsfrom Heidelberg to Jena
How to get from Heidelberg to Jena by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Heidelberg to Jena is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 5:20 AM5h30Heidelberg10:50 AMJena$231One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 5:20 AM5h30Heidelberg10:50 AMJena$231One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 5:20 AM5h30Heidelberg10:50 AMJena$231One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 9:35 PM7h00Heidelberg4:35 AMJena$361One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Heidelberg to Jena:
A bus is $37 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heidelberg to Jena costing on average $71 (€57).
Other travel options to Jena take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 24m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Heidelberg and Jena as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Heidelberg Hbf and arrive in Jena West station.
- Buses mostly depart from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and arrive in Jena, Paradiesbahnhof.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Südwestdeutsche Landesverkehrs-GmbH (SWEG), FlixTrain to go to Jena by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Jena by bus.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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