How to travel from Jena to Berlin

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Compare train and bus for Jena to Berlin

Omio recommends booking the bus 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 $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 33m. 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 $20, and a train costs an average of $20.

Distance: 134 miles (217 km)

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$29

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Cheapest

$59

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3h 41m

Average total duration

3h 11m

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3h 3m

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2h 33m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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from Jena to Berlin

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:00 PM3h50
    Jena, Paradiesbahnhof
    8:50 PMBerlin, Ostbahnhof
    $261One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:00 PM3h50
    Jena, Paradiesbahnhof
    8:50 PMBerlin, Ostbahnhof
    $261One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Deutsche Bahn3656 · ICE 802
    9:38 AM2h30
    Jena West station
    12:08 PMBerlin Hbf
    $701One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche Bahn3926 · ICE 1100
    10:38 AM2h45
    Jena West station
    1:23 PMBerlin Hbf
    $701One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche Bahn3924 · ICE 1102
    8:38 AM2h45
    Jena West station
    11:23 AMBerlin Hbf
    $711One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche Bahn74665 · ICE 932
    10:23 AM2h31
    Jena Paradies station
    12:54 PMBerlin Hbf
    $851One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:45 AM5h10
    Jena, Paradiesbahnhof
    5:55 AMBerlin, Alexanderplatz
    $311One-way
    0 transfers

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How to get from Jena to Berlin

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Jena to Berlin, 59,62% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Jena to Berlin and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Jena to Berlin

Travel to Berlin 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 Berlin.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Jena and Berlin including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Jena to Berlin is a train with an average price of $20 (€16).

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

A train is $0.73 (€0.59) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Jena to Berlin costing on average $20 (€16).

The fastest way to travel from Jena to Berlin is by train with an average journey time of 2h 30m.

Other travel options to Berlin take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 45m.

The distance from Jena to Berlin is approximately 134 miles (217 km).
The average frequency per day from Jena to Berlin is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Jena to Berlin:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Jena to Berlin, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | InterCity to go to Berlin by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Berlin by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Jena to Berlin with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | InterCity.
  • 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Jena to Berlin often also extend their vacation to go to Prague, Paris, Amsterdam, Munich, Dresden. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Berlin and these popular destinations at a great price.

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