Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Jena to Amsterdam
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Jena to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $62 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 37m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $62, while a flight costs an average of $678.
Distance: 303 miles (489 km)
Compare bus with
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$62 Average price Cheapest | $165 Average price | $678 Average price | $130 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 6m Average total duration 11h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 43m Average total duration 7h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 37m Average total duration Fastest 2h 37m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Jena to Amsterdam
Compare the available ways to get from Jena to Amsterdam, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Jena to Amsterdam:
A bus is $103 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Jena to Amsterdam costing on average $165.
A bus is $616 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Jena to Amsterdam costing on average $678.
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 43m.
Bus takes on average 12h 6m.
Tickets start at around $62 compared to roughly $130 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $68. The journey takes 11h 36m versus 6h 56m 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 Jena to Amsterdam
How to get from Jena to Amsterdam by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Jena to Amsterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

12:50 AM 11h20 Jena 12:10 PM Amsterdam $36 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest

12:50 AM 11h20 Jena 12:10 PM Amsterdam $36 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

12:50 AM 11h20 Jena 12:10 PM Amsterdam $36 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options

1:50 AM 11h20 Jena 1:10 PM Amsterdam $45 1 One-way 0 transfers
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Jena to Amsterdam
Travel to Amsterdam 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 Jena to Amsterdam.

This is compared to other travel options from Jena to Amsterdam:
A bus is $103 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Jena to Amsterdam costing on average $165.
A bus is $616 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Jena to Amsterdam costing on average $678.
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 43m.
Bus takes on average 12h 6m.
- Around 26 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Jena and Amsterdam as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dresden Airport and arrive in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
- Trains mostly depart from Jena West station and arrive in Amsterdam Centraal.
- Buses mostly depart from Jena, Paradiesbahnhof and arrive in Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Amsterdam by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, WestfalenBahn to go to Amsterdam by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, Air Baltic, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Swiss, Helvetic Airways, ITA to go to Amsterdam by flight.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Travelling from Jena to Amsterdam: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need


