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Compare train and bus for Jena to Erfurt
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Jena to Erfurt among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $42 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 3m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $42, while a train costs an average of $42.
Distance: 24 miles (39 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$42 Average price Cheapest | $9 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 3m Average total duration Fastest 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from Jena to Erfurt
Compare the available ways to get from Jena to Erfurt, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
You'll arrive about 15m sooner (33m by train vs 48m by car). Tickets start at around $42 compared to roughly $9 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 Erfurt
How to get from Jena to Erfurt by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Jena to Erfurt is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 3656
9:38 AM 0h29 Jena West station 10:07 AM Erfurt Hbf $42 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- 3656
9:38 AM 0h29 Jena West station 10:07 AM Erfurt Hbf $42 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- 3656
9:38 AM 0h29 Jena West station 10:07 AM Erfurt Hbf $42 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- 3954
9:08 AM 0h33 Jena West station 9:41 AM Erfurt Hbf $42 1 One-way 0 transfers - 80886 · 74610
9:18 AM 0h40 Jena West station 9:58 AM Erfurt Hbf $42 1 One-way 1 transfer
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- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Jena and Erfurt as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Jena West station and arrive in Erfurt Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Regional to go to Erfurt by train.
- 4 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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