How to travel from Jena to Hamburg

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Compare bus, train, 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 $31. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 24m. 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 $31, and a train costs an average of $35.

Distance: 194 miles (313 km)

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Driving

$79

Average price

$51

Average price

Cheapest

$72

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

4h 54m

Average total duration

Fastest

4h 24m

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30m

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7h 36m

Average total duration

7h 6m

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5h 10m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.3 - 0.8kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Jena to Hamburg is a bus with an average price of $51 (€42).

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

A bus is $28 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Jena to Hamburg costing on average $79 (€65).

A bus is $383 (€314) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Jena to Hamburg costing on average $434 (€355).

The fastest way to travel from Jena to Hamburg is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 0m.

Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 24m.

Bus takes on average 7h 6m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Jena and Hamburg including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Jena to Hamburg among Omio's users.

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from Jena to Hamburg

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

Our recommendation

train

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

  • Deutsche BahnBus RB25 · 74689 · Bus RB25 · 34789
    9:48 PM9h43
    Jena Paradies station
    7:31 AMHamburg Hbf
    $311One-way
    7 transfers

Cheapest

  • Deutsche BahnBus RB25 · 74689 · Bus RB25 · 34789
    9:48 PM9h43
    Jena Paradies station
    7:31 AMHamburg Hbf
    $311One-way
    7 transfers

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH157 · LH34
    6:40 PM3h40
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    10:20 PMHamburg Airport
    $5871One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnBus RB25 · 74689 · Bus RB25 · 34789
    9:48 PM10h33
    Jena Paradies station
    8:21 AMHamburg Hbf
    $311One-way
    6 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    5:10 AM7h15
    Jena, Paradiesbahnhof
    12:25 PMHamburg Hbf
    $561One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche Bahn80900 · 26112 · ICE 586
    4:07 PM5h30
    Jena West station
    9:37 PMHamburg Hbf
    $1061One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    5:00 PM9h45
    Jena, Paradiesbahnhof
    2:45 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    $491One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:45 AM10h30
    Jena, Paradiesbahnhof
    11:15 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    $551One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:10 PM9h00
    Jena, Paradiesbahnhof
    10:10 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    $601One-way
    1 transfer

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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 bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Jena to Hamburg is a bus with an average price of $51 (€42).

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

A bus is $28 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Jena to Hamburg costing on average $79 (€65).

A bus is $383 (€314) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Jena to Hamburg costing on average $434 (€355).

The fastest way to travel from Jena to Hamburg is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 0m.

Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 24m.

Bus takes on average 7h 6m.

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 bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Jena to Hamburg:
  • Flights mostly depart from Leipzig/Halle Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Jena West station and arrive in Hamburg Hbf.
  • 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 FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, City Lines to go to Hamburg by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Preßnitztalbahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Hamburg by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Jena to Hamburg with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, City Lines.
  • 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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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