How to travel from Jena to Frankfurt am Main

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Travel Information between Jena and Frankfurt am Main

distanceDistance139 miles (224 km)
modeAvailable travel modesBus, train or flight
priceTicket price range$16 - $92
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $16 (€14) • 3 h 34 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $92 (€80) • 1 h
carriersPopular travel companiesFlixBus or Deutsche Bahn

Take a bus, train or flight to travel 139 miles (224 km) from Jena to Frankfurt am Main. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Jena to Frankfurt am Main.

Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Jena to Frankfurt am Main

Train
Bus
Flight
Cheapest price 15Cheapest 16 83
Average price 50 23Cheapest 144
Average duration2h 52m3h 40m1h 0m
Direct Options
First departure12:01 AM12:45 AM6:00 AM
Last departure11:58 PM11:40 PM10:15 PM
No. of daily departures1284
Companies
  • Deutsche Bahn
  • BlaBlaCar
  • FlixBus
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Travel options
from Jena to Frankfurt am Main

How to get from Jena to Frankfurt am Main by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation
train

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

Deutsche Bahn
09:38AM2h58
Jena West station
12:36PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
$271One-way
1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus
01:25PM3h40
Jena, Paradiesbahnhof
05:05PMFrankfurt am Main
$241One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Lufthansa Cityline
02:10PM1h00
Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)
03:10PMFrankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
$1701One-way
0 transfers
Other options
Deutsche Bahn
09:38AM3h16
Jena West station
12:54PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station
$271One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn
11:38AM2h58
Jena West station
02:36PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
$351One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn
11:38AM3h16
Jena West station
02:54PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station
$351One-way
1 transfer
FlixBus
01:25PM4h10
Jena, Paradiesbahnhof
05:35PMFrankfurt, Flughafen Terminal 2
$241One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
01:30AM3h50
Jena, Paradiesbahnhof
05:20AMFrankfurt am Main
$251One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
01:30AM4h15
Jena, Paradiesbahnhof
05:45AMFrankfurt, Flughafen Terminal 2
$261One-way
0 transfers
Cityjet
11:00AM1h00
Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)
12:00PMFrankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
$2201One-way
0 transfers
Lufthansa Cityline
06:20AM1h00
Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)
07:20AMFrankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
$2501One-way
0 transfers

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Deutsche Bahn and FlixBus will get you to Frankfurt am Main from Jena at great prices. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best travel times, prices and tickets for your trip.

Deutsche Bahn is a German train company that operates trains throughout the country including trains to Frankfurt am Main from Jena. It offers a wide range of services, including high-speed InterCity Express (ICE) trains, regional trains, and night trains. ICE trains are the fastest and most comfortable way to travel, with speeds of up to 300 km/h. Regional trains are slower but offer more frequent stops and are ideal for shorter trips. Night trains are a great way to save time and money, with comfortable sleeping compartments and couchettes. Deutsche Bahn offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a variety of food and beverage options. The most popular routes for Deutsche Bahn are between major cities such as Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, and Frankfurt. Other popular routes include Cologne to Stuttgart, Berlin to Dresden, and Hamburg to Cologne.

    FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

      FAQs: Travel from Jena to Frankfurt am Main

      FAQs: Travel to Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main.
      FAQs

      There are 3 travel options between Jena and Frankfurt am Main. You can take a bus, train or flight.

      The cheapest way to get from Jena to Frankfurt am Main is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $16 (€14) compared to other travel options to Frankfurt am Main:

      Taking a bus costs $76 (€66) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $92 (€80).

      Taking a bus costs $1 (€1) less than taking a train, which costs on average $17 (€15) for the same trip.

      The quickest way to travel from Jena to Frankfurt am Main is by flight, which takes on average 1 h   compared to other travel options that take longer:

      Bus takes 3 h 34 min on average.

      Train takes 2 h 49 min on average.

      Frankfurt am Main is approximately 139 miles (224 km) away from Jena.

      The average frequency per day from Jena to Frankfurt am Main is:

      • 4 buses a day.

      However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Jena and Frankfurt am Main as scheduled services by bus, train or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

      These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Jena to Frankfurt am Main:

      • Buses from Jena to Frankfurt am Main most often leave from Jena, Busbahnhof and arrive in Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36).

      Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Jena to Frankfurt am Main:

      • You can take a bus from Jena to Frankfurt am Main with FlixBus or BlaBlaCar. Cheap tickets can be found for $16 (€14) with FlixBus from Jena to Frankfurt am Main.
      • You can take a train from Jena to Frankfurt am Main with Deutsche Bahn. Cheap tickets can be found for $29 (€25) with Deutsche Bahn from Jena to Frankfurt am Main.

      Yes, there are direct routes from Jena to Frankfurt am Main with the following travel companies:

      • You'll find 3 direct buses a day to Frankfurt am Main with FlixBus.

      Direct services to Frankfurt am Main tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

      Your trip from Jena to Frankfurt am Main doesn't have to end in Frankfurt am Main. Many of our customers like to extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, Munich or Cologne. If you’d like to add Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, Munich or Cologne to your Jena to Frankfurt am Main tour, check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel to any of these top destinations from Frankfurt am Main today!
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