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Compare train and bus for Jena to Basel
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Jena to Basel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $65 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 48m. 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 $65, while a train costs an average of $164.
Distance: 295 miles (475 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$164 Average price | $65 Average price Cheapest | $130 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 48m Average total duration Fastest 6h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 48m Average total duration 9h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg 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 Jena to Basel
Compare the available ways to get from Jena to Basel, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Jena to Basel:
A bus is $99 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Jena to Basel costing on average $164.
Other travel options to Basel take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 48m.
You'll arrive about 9m sooner (6h 18m by train vs 6h 27m by car). Tickets start at around $164 compared to roughly $130 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Jena to Basel
How to get from Jena to Basel by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Jena to Basel is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
11:40 AM 11h05 Jena 10:45 PM Basel $58 1 One-way 0 transfers
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11:40 AM 11h05 Jena 10:45 PM Basel $58 1 One-way 0 transfers
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11:40 AM 11h05 Jena 10:45 PM Basel $58 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Jena to Basel:
A bus is $99 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Jena to Basel costing on average $164.
Other travel options to Basel take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 48m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Jena and Basel as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Jena West station and arrive in Basel SBB.
- Buses mostly depart from Jena, Paradiesbahnhof and arrive in Basel, Bahnhof.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Basel by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Basel by train.
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