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Compare train, bus, and flight for Jena to Frankfurt am Main
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Jena to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $27 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 0m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, while a flight costs an average of $144.
Distance: 139 miles (224 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$66 Average price | $27 Average price Cheapest | $144 Average price | $54 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 58m Average total duration 3h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration 3h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Jena to Frankfurt am Main:
A bus is $39 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Jena to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $66 (€54).
A bus is $118 (€96) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Jena to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $144 (€118).
Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 58m.
Bus takes on average 4h 10m.
Tickets start at around $66 (€54) compared to roughly $54 (€44) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-12.29 (€-10.05). The journey takes 3h 28m versus 3h 21m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Jena to Frankfurt am Main
How to get from Jena to Frankfurt am Main by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Jena to Frankfurt am Main is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus1:15 AM3h55Jena, Paradiesbahnhof5:10 AMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)$341One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus1:15 AM3h55Jena, Paradiesbahnhof5:10 AMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)$341One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- LH1576:40 PM1h00Leipzig/Halle Airport7:40 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport$1341One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 80888 · ICE 83710:07 AM2h49Jena West station12:56 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf$951One-way1 transfer
- 3904 · ICE 5958:38 AM3h06Jena West station11:44 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf$951One-way1 transfer
- 80888 · ICE 837 · ICE 72210:07 AM3h12Jena West station1:19 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station$981One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus1:15 AM4h20Jena, Paradiesbahnhof5:35 AMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)$341One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus1:40 PM4h05Jena, Paradiesbahnhof5:45 PMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)$361One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus1:40 PM3h35Jena, Paradiesbahnhof5:15 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)$371One-way0 transfers
- LH1596:20 AM1h00Leipzig/Halle Airport7:20 AMFrankfurt am Main Airport$1341One-way0 transfers
LH15310:30 AM1h00Leipzig/Halle Airport11:30 AMFrankfurt am Main Airport$2771One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Jena to Frankfurt am Main:
A bus is $39 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Jena to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $66 (€54).
A bus is $118 (€96) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Jena to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $144 (€118).
Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 58m.
Bus takes on average 4h 10m.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 4 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Jena and Frankfurt am Main as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Leipzig/Halle Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Jena West station and arrive in Frankfurt Airport long-distance station.
- Buses mostly depart from Jena, Paradiesbahnhof and arrive in Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36).
- Travel with Lufthansa to go to Frankfurt am Main by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Frankfurt am Main by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Preßnitztalbahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Frankfurt am Main by train.
- 8 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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