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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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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$79 Average price | $51 Average price Cheapest | $72 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 54m Average total duration Fastest 4h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 36m Average total duration 7h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg 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 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).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 24m.
Bus takes on average 7h 6m.
Travel optionsfrom Jena to Hamburg
How to get from Jena to Hamburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Jena to Hamburg is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Bus RB25 · 74689 · Bus RB25 · 347899:48 PM9h43Jena Paradies station7:31 AMHamburg Hbf$311One-way7 transfers
Cheapest
Bus RB25 · 74689 · Bus RB25 · 347899:48 PM9h43Jena Paradies station7:31 AMHamburg Hbf$311One-way7 transfers
Fastest
LH157 · LH346:40 PM3h40Leipzig/Halle Airport10:20 PMHamburg Airport$5871One-way1 transfer
Other options
Bus RB25 · 74689 · Bus RB25 · 347899:48 PM10h33Jena Paradies station8:21 AMHamburg Hbf$311One-way6 transfers
FlixBus+
FlixTrain5:10 AM7h15Jena, Paradiesbahnhof12:25 PMHamburg Hbf$561One-way1 transfer
80900 · 26112 · ICE 5864:07 PM5h30Jena West station9:37 PMHamburg Hbf$1061One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus5:00 PM9h45Jena, Paradiesbahnhof2:45 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$491One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus12:45 AM10h30Jena, Paradiesbahnhof11:15 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$551One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus1:10 PM9h00Jena, Paradiesbahnhof10:10 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$601One-way1 transfer
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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).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 24m.
Bus takes on average 7h 6m.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, City Lines.
- 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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