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Compare train, bus, and flight 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 an average ticket price of $28 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 55m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $28, while a flight costs an average of $464.
Distance: 134 miles (217 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$68 Average price | $28 Average price Cheapest | $464 Average price | $45 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 55m Average total duration Fastest 2h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 42m Average total duration 4h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 33m Average total duration 2h 33m Onboard + 2h 0m 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 | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Jena to Berlin
Compare the available ways to get from Jena to Berlin, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Jena to Berlin:
A bus is $41 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Jena to Berlin costing on average $68.
A bus is $437 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Jena to Berlin costing on average $464.
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 33m.
Bus takes on average 4h 42m.
You'll arrive about 44m sooner (2h 25m by train vs 3h 9m by car). Tickets start at around $68 compared to roughly $45 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 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.
- FlixBus
5:10 AM 3h45 Jena, Paradiesbahnhof 8:55 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) $20 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
5:10 AM 3h45 Jena, Paradiesbahnhof 8:55 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) $20 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- 3656 · ICE 802
9:38 AM 2h27 Jena West station 12:05 PM Berlin Hbf $59 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- 74661 · ICE 934
8:23 AM 2h31 Jena Paradies station 10:54 AM Berlin Hbf $48 1 One-way 1 transfer - 74823 · ICE 694
9:48 AM 2h45 Jena Paradies station 12:33 PM Berlin Hbf $48 1 One-way 1 transfer - 74665 · ICE 932
10:23 AM 2h31 Jena Paradies station 12:54 PM Berlin Hbf $60 1 One-way 1 transfer
- FlixBus
12:45 AM 5h10 Jena, Paradiesbahnhof 5:55 AM Berlin, Alexanderplatz $22 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
3:55 PM 3h40 Jena, Paradiesbahnhof 7:35 PM Berlin, Alexanderplatz $24 1 One-way 0 transfers
- LH159 · LH178
6:10 AM 3h40 Leipzig/Halle Airport 9:50 AM Berlin Brandenburg Airport $239 1 One-way 1 transfer - LH159 · LH180
6:10 AM 4h40 Leipzig/Halle Airport 10:50 AM Berlin Brandenburg Airport $267 1 One-way 1 transfer - LH153 · LH186
10:30 AM 3h20 Leipzig/Halle Airport 1:50 PM Berlin Brandenburg Airport $381 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Jena to Berlin:
A bus is $41 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Jena to Berlin costing on average $68.
A bus is $437 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Jena to Berlin costing on average $464.
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 33m.
Bus takes on average 4h 42m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 6 flights per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Jena and Berlin as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Jena West station and arrive in Berlin Hbf.
- Flights mostly depart from Leipzig/Halle Airport and arrive in Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Jena, Paradiesbahnhof and arrive in Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Berlin by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Berlin by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines to go to Berlin by flight.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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