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Compare bus and train for Jena to Dresden
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Jena to Dresden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $21 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 7m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, while a train costs an average of $58.
Distance: 93 miles (151 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$58 Average price | $21 Average price Cheapest | $32 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 7m Average total duration Fastest 2h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 16m Average total duration 2h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg 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 Dresden:
A bus is $37 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Jena to Dresden costing on average $58.
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 16m.
Tickets start at around $21 compared to roughly $32 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $11. The journey takes 2h 46m versus 2h 0m 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 Dresden
How to get from Jena to Dresden by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Jena to Dresden is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus4:35 AM2h35Jena, Paradiesbahnhof7:10 AMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$181One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus4:35 AM2h35Jena, Paradiesbahnhof7:10 AMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$181One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus5:40 AM2h10Jena, Paradiesbahnhof7:50 AMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$261One-way0 transfers
Other options
74665 · S6 · 1651710:23 AM3h11Jena Paradies station1:34 PMDresden Hbf$431One-way2 transfers- 74663 · S6 · 165159:23 AM3h11Jena Paradies station12:34 PMDresden Hbf$431One-way2 transfers
- 74661 · S6 · 165138:23 AM3h11Jena Paradies station11:34 AMDresden Hbf$431One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus2:15 PM2h55Jena, Paradiesbahnhof5:10 PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$181One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus8:10 AM3h00Jena, Paradiesbahnhof11:10 AMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$181One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus1:10 PM3h10Jena, Paradiesbahnhof4:20 PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$211One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Jena to Dresden:
A bus is $37 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Jena to Dresden costing on average $58.
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 16m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Jena and Dresden as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Jena Paradies station and arrive in Dresden Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Jena, Paradiesbahnhof and arrive in Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof).
- Travel with Leo Express, Deutsche Bahn to go to Dresden by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Dresden by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Leo Express.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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