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Compare train, bus, and flight for Jena to Essen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Jena to Essen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $46 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 47m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $46, while a flight costs an average of $653.
Distance: 201 miles (324 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$115 Average price | $46 Average price Cheapest | $653 Average price | $68 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 54m Average total duration 5h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 3m Average total duration 8h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 47m Average total duration Fastest 2h 47m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from Jena to Essen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Jena to Essen:
A bus is $70 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Jena to Essen costing on average $115.
A bus is $608 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Jena to Essen costing on average $653.
Other travel options to Essen take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 54m.
Bus takes on average 9h 3m.
Tickets start at around $115 compared to roughly $68 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$46. The journey takes 5h 24m versus 4h 43m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Jena to Essen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Jena to Essen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3:00 PM 13h50 Jena 4:50 AM Essen $38 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
3:00 PM 13h50 Jena 4:50 AM Essen $38 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
3:10 AM 11h40 Jena 2:50 PM Essen $53 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
4:00 PM 13h50 Jena 5:50 AM Essen $47 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Jena to Essen:
A bus is $70 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Jena to Essen costing on average $115.
A bus is $608 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Jena to Essen costing on average $653.
Other travel options to Essen take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 54m.
Bus takes on average 9h 3m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 7 flights per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Jena and Essen as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Jena West station and arrive in Essen Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Jena, Paradiesbahnhof and arrive in Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof).
- Flights mostly depart from Leipzig/Halle Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Essen by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Dolomiti to go to Essen by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Essen by bus.
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