How to travel from Jena to Erfurt

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Compare train and bus for Jena to Erfurt

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Jena to Erfurt among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €7, and a train costs an average of €13.

Distance: 24 miles (39 km)

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€14

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1h 7m

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37m

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from Jena to Erfurt

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

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

Preßnitztalbahn
10:43PM0h31
Jena
11:14PMErfurt
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Preßnitztalbahn
10:43PM0h31
Jena
11:14PMErfurt
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Deutsche Bahn Regional
05:38AM0h29
Jena
06:07AMErfurt
$161One-way
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Preßnitztalbahn
09:16PM0h35
Jena
09:51PMErfurt
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Preßnitztalbahn
05:47AM0h36
Jena
06:23AMErfurt
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Preßnitztalbahn
06:15AM0h36
Jena
06:51AMErfurt
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FAQs: Travel from Jena to Erfurt

Travel to Erfurt 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 Erfurt.

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There are 2 options to travel between Jena and Erfurt including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Jena to Erfurt is a bus with an average price of $9 (€7).

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

A bus is $8 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Jena to Erfurt costing on average $16 (€13).

The fastest way to travel from Jena to Erfurt is by train with an average journey time of 29m.

Other travel options to Erfurt take longer:

Bus takes on average 45m.

The distance from Jena to Erfurt is approximately 24 miles (39 km).
The average frequency per day from Jena to Erfurt is:
  • Around 25 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Jena to Erfurt:
  • Trains mostly depart from Jena Paradies station and arrive in Erfurt Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Jena to Erfurt, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Preßnitztalbahn to go to Erfurt by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Erfurt by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Jena to Erfurt with the following travel companies:
  • 22 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Preßnitztalbahn.
  • 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Jena to Erfurt often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Paris, Frankfurt am Main, Leipzig, Munich. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Erfurt and these popular destinations at a great price.

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