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Compare bus and train for Jena to Dresden
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Jena to Dresden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 18m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a train costs an average of $26.
Distance: 93 miles (151 km)
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$17 Average price Cheapest | $44 Average price |
2h 48m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 6m Average total duration 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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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.
FlixBus8:10 AM3h00Jena, Paradiesbahnhof11:10 AMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$171One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus8:10 AM3h00Jena, Paradiesbahnhof11:10 AMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$171One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus5:40 AM2h10Jena, Paradiesbahnhof7:50 AMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$181One-way0 transfers
Other options
74663 · S6 · 165159:23 AM3h11Jena Paradies station12:34 PMDresden Hbf$511One-way2 transfers
74663 · IC 24459:23 AM3h15Jena Paradies station12:38 PMDresden Hbf$691One-way1 transfer
74661 · S6 · 165138:23 AM3h11Jena Paradies station11:34 AMDresden Hbf$821One-way2 transfers
FlixBus1:10 PM3h10Jena, Paradiesbahnhof4:20 PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$201One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:35 AM2h35Jena, Paradiesbahnhof7:10 AMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)$181One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Jena to Dresden:
A bus is $27 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Jena to Dresden costing on average $44 (€35).
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 36m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Jena, Paradiesbahnhof and arrive in Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof).
- Trains mostly depart from Jena Paradies station and arrive in Dresden Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Dresden by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Dresden by bus.
- 8 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
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