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Compare train and bus 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 an average ticket price of €38 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 47m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €38, while a train costs an average of €108.
Distance: 165 miles (267 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€108 Average price | €38 Average price Cheapest | €57 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 47m Average total duration Fastest 4h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 56m Average total duration 5h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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.
Compare ways to travel from Heidelberg to Jena
Compare the available ways to get from Heidelberg to Jena, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Heidelberg to Jena:
A bus is €71 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heidelberg to Jena costing on average €108.
Other travel options to Jena take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 56m.
Tickets start at around €38 compared to roughly €57 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €20. The journey takes 5h 26m versus 4h 12m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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.
8:40 PM 7h55 Heidelberg 4:35 AM Jena €28 1 One-way 0 transfers
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8:40 PM 7h55 Heidelberg 4:35 AM Jena €28 1 One-way 0 transfers
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8:40 PM 7h55 Heidelberg 4:35 AM Jena €28 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Heidelberg to Jena:
A bus is €71 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heidelberg to Jena costing on average €108.
Other travel options to Jena take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 56m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Heidelberg and Jena as scheduled services by train and bus 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 to go to Jena by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Jena by bus.
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