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Compare train and bus for Jena to Berlin
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Jena to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 29m. 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 $19, and a train costs an average of $19.
Distance: 134 miles (217 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$69 Average price | $28 Average price Cheapest | $45 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 59m Average total duration Fastest 2h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 39m Average total duration 3h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Jena to Berlin:
A bus is $41 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Jena to Berlin costing on average $69 (€57).
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 9m.
Travel optionsfrom Jena to Berlin
How to get from Jena to Berlin by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Jena to Berlin is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus5:00 PM3h50Jena, Paradiesbahnhof8:50 PMBerlin, Ostbahnhof$271One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus5:00 PM3h50Jena, Paradiesbahnhof8:50 PMBerlin, Ostbahnhof$271One-way0 transfers
Fastest
3902 · ICE 9366:29 AM2h25Jena West station8:54 AMBerlin Hbf$571One-way1 transfer
Other options
FlixBus+
FlixTrain5:10 AM5h19Jena, Paradiesbahnhof10:29 AMBerlin Spandau$351One-way1 transfer
80918 · ICE 9041:47 AM4h43Jena West station6:30 AMBerlin Hbf$411One-way1 transfer
74673 · ICE 8382:23 PM2h31Jena Paradies station4:54 PMBerlin Hbf$441One-way1 transfer
FlixBus5:10 AM3h45Jena, Paradiesbahnhof8:55 AMBerlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)$291One-way0 transfers
FlixBus12:45 AM5h10Jena, Paradiesbahnhof5:55 AMBerlin, Alexanderplatz$331One-way0 transfers
FlixBus+
FlixTrain5:10 AM4h43Jena, Paradiesbahnhof9:53 AMBerlin Südkreuz station$351One-way1 transfer
LH157 · LH2066:50 PM4h05Leipzig/Halle Airport10:55 PMBerlin Brandenburg Airport$3441One-way1 transfer
LH159 · LH1806:10 AM4h45Leipzig/Halle Airport10:55 AMBerlin Brandenburg Airport$3981One-way1 transfer
LH159 · LH1786:10 AM3h45Leipzig/Halle Airport9:55 AMBerlin Brandenburg Airport$4391One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Jena to Berlin:
A bus is $41 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Jena to Berlin costing on average $69 (€57).
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 9m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Jena and Berlin as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Jena Paradies station and arrive in Berlin Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Jena, Paradiesbahnhof and arrive in Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Berlin by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Abellio GmbH to go to Berlin by train.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
- 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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