How to get from Jena to Frankfurt am Main by train, bus or flight.
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.
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139 miles (224 km) | |
Bus, flight or train | |
$28 - $142 | |
Train • $28 (€24) • 4 h 47 min | |
Flight • $142 (€121) • 55 min | |
FlixBus, Lufthansa Cityline or Deutsche Bahn |
Travel 139 miles (224 km) by bus, flight or train to Frankfurt am Main from Jena. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 55 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a train is the best option with prices starting as low as $28 (€24). The most popular travel companies which serve this route are FlixBus, Lufthansa Cityline or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct from Jena to Frankfurt am Main.
You can travel by train or bus for as low as $16 (€14). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main provider of travel services and makes on average about 40,000 domestic and international journeys per day. Deutsche Bahn’s fleet of travel includes the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) as well as the IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain train types and routes. Deutsche Bahn is well-known for its wide range of fares like Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your Jena to Frankfurt am Main travel.
FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.
There are 3 ways to get from Jena to Frankfurt am Main: bus, flight or train.
The cheapest way to travel from Jena to Frankfurt am Main is a train with an average price of $28 (€24).
This is compared to other travel options from Jena to Frankfurt am Main:
A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this journey with tickets for a bus from Jena to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $30 (€26).
Taking a train costs $114 (€98) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $142 (€121).
The quickest way to travel from Jena to Frankfurt am Main is by flight, which takes on average 55 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Bus takes 3 h 40 min on average.
Train takes on average 4 h 47 min.
The distance from Jena to Frankfurt am Main is approximately 139 miles (224 km).
The average frequency per day from Jena to Frankfurt am Main is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Frankfurt am Main from Jena as scheduled services by bus, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Jena to Frankfurt am Main:
The following travel companies offer services from Jena to Frankfurt am Main:
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