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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 €57 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 7h 0m. 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 €57, while a train costs an average of €131.
Distance: 295 miles (475 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€131 Average price | €57 Average price Cheapest | €109 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 0m Average total duration Fastest 6h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 49m Average total duration 9h 19m 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 |
Direct Options | 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 Jena to Basel:
A bus is €74 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Jena to Basel costing on average €131.
Other travel options to Basel take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 49m.
Tickets start at around €57 compared to roughly €109 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €52. The journey takes 9h 19m versus 6h 27m 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 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 AM11h05Jena10:45 PMBasel€481One-way0 transfers
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- 11:40 AM11h05Jena10:45 PMBasel€481One-way0 transfers
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- 11:40 AM11h05Jena10:45 PMBasel€481One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Jena to Basel:
A bus is €74 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Jena to Basel costing on average €131.
Other travel options to Basel take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 49m.
- Around 5 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Jena, Paradiesbahnhof and arrive in Basel, Bahnhof.
- Trains mostly depart from Jena West station and arrive in Basel SBB.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Preßnitztalbahn to go to Basel by train.
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