How to travel from Jena to Hamburg

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Jena to Hamburg

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Jena to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €27. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €27, and a train costs an average of €29.

Distance: 194 miles (313 km)

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7h 36m

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from Jena to Hamburg

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

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

Preßnitztalbahn
05:47AM4h35
Jena
10:22AMHamburg
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1 transfer

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Preßnitztalbahn
05:47AM4h35
Jena
10:22AMHamburg
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1 transfer

Fastest

Deutsche Bahn Regional
07:38AM4h13
Jena
11:51AMHamburg
$841One-way
1 transfer

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Preßnitztalbahn
08:07AM5h04
Jena
01:11PMHamburg
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Preßnitztalbahn
04:18AM5h06
Jena
09:24AMHamburg
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1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
06:48AM4h36
Jena
11:24AMHamburg
$741One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Jena to Hamburg

Travel to Hamburg 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 Hamburg.

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There are 3 options to travel between Jena and Hamburg including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Jena to Hamburg is a bus with an average price of $34 (€27).

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

A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Jena to Hamburg costing on average $36 (€29).

A bus is $187 (€149) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Jena to Hamburg costing on average $221 (€176).

The fastest way to travel from Jena to Hamburg is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 55m.

Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 15m.

Bus takes on average 9h 45m.

The distance from Jena to Hamburg is approximately 194 miles (313 km).
The average frequency per day from Jena to Hamburg is:
  • Around 9 flights per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Jena to Hamburg:
  • Trains mostly depart from Jena West station and arrive in Hamburg Hbf.
  • Flights mostly depart from Leipzig/Halle Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Jena, Paradiesbahnhof and arrive in Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Jena to Hamburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Preßnitztalbahn to go to Hamburg by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, City Lines, Citylines to go to Hamburg by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Jena to Hamburg with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
  • 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, City Lines, Citylines.
Omio customers who travel from Jena to Hamburg often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Copenhagen, Paris, Amsterdam, Stockholm. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Hamburg and these popular destinations at a great price.

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