How to travel from Heidelberg to Jena

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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 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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$70

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$33

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4h 58m

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4h 28m

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5h 54m

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5h 24m

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0.3 - 0.7kg

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from Heidelberg to Jena

How to get from Heidelberg to Jena by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Heidelberg to Jena is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

DB Regio Stuttgart
05:10PM4h03
Heidelberg
09:13PMJena
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3 transfers

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DB Regio Stuttgart
05:10PM4h03
Heidelberg
09:13PMJena
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3 transfers

Fastest

DB Regio Stuttgart
05:10PM4h03
Heidelberg
09:13PMJena
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3 transfers

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DB Regio Stuttgart
09:10PM4h07
Heidelberg
01:17AMJena
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3 transfers
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
03:43PM4h08
Heidelberg
07:51PMJena
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3 transfers
DB Regio Stuttgart
12:10PM4h10
Heidelberg
04:20PMJena
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3 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Heidelberg to Jena

Travel to Jena easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Heidelberg to Jena.

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There are 2 options to travel between Heidelberg and Jena including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Heidelberg to Jena is a bus with an average price of $23 (€19).

This is compared to other travel options from Heidelberg to Jena:

A bus is $13 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heidelberg to Jena costing on average $36 (€29).

The fastest way to travel from Heidelberg to Jena is by train with an average journey time of 4h 9m.

Other travel options to Jena take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 30m.

The distance from Heidelberg to Jena is approximately 165 miles (267 km).
The average frequency per day from Heidelberg to Jena is:
  • 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 train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Heidelberg to Jena:
  • Trains mostly depart from Heidelberg Hbf and arrive in Jena West station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and arrive in Jena, Paradiesbahnhof.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Heidelberg to Jena, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Jena by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Südwestdeutsche Landesverkehrs-GmbH (SWEG), FlixTrain to go to Jena by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Heidelberg to Jena:
  • 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Heidelberg to Jena often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Leipzig, Prague, Paris, Munich. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Jena and these popular destinations at a great price.

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