How to travel from Jena to Cologne

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Jena to Cologne

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Jena to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 33m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $28, and a train costs an average of $46.

Distance: 201 miles (325 km)

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$42

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4h 33m

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from Jena to Cologne

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
01:15AM8h00
Jena, Paradiesbahnhof
09:15AMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
$411One-way
1 transfer

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FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
01:15AM8h00
Jena, Paradiesbahnhof
09:15AMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
$411One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Deutsche Bahn3924 · 52966 · ICE 595 · ICE 724
08:38AM4h36
Jena West station
01:14PMCologne Messe/Deutz
$1751One-way
3 transfers

Other options

Deutsche Bahn93656 · 52968 · ICE 837 · ICE 722
09:38AM4h36
Jena West station
02:14PMCologne Messe/Deutz
$1751One-way
3 transfers
Deutsche Bahn3924 · 52966 · ICE 595 · ICE 1645
08:38AM6h27
Jena West station
03:05PMCologne Hbf
$1671One-way
3 transfers
Deutsche Bahn3924 · 52966 · ICE 595 · ICE 314
08:38AM5h01
Jena West station
01:39PMCologne Hbf
$1811One-way
3 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Jena to Cologne

Travel to Cologne 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 Cologne.

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There are 3 options to travel between Jena and Cologne including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Jena to Cologne is a bus with an average price of $28 (€23).

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

A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Jena to Cologne costing on average $46 (€37).

A bus is $333 (€270) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Jena to Cologne costing on average $361 (€293).

The fastest way to travel from Jena to Cologne is by train with an average journey time of 4h 7m.

Other travel options to Cologne take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 50m.

Flight takes on average 6h 20m.

The distance from Jena to Cologne is approximately 201 miles (325 km).
The average frequency per day from Jena to Cologne is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 5 flights per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Jena and Cologne as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Jena to Cologne:
  • Buses mostly depart from Jena, Paradiesbahnhof and arrive in Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen).
  • Flights mostly depart from Leipzig/Halle Airport and arrive in Cologne Bonn Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Jena West station and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Jena to Cologne, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Cologne by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Cologne by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Jena to Cologne with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
  • 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Jena to Cologne often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin, Brussels, London. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Cologne and these popular destinations at a great price.

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