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Compare bus and train for Jena to Leipzig
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Jena to Leipzig among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 14m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $8, and a train costs an average of $23.
Distance: 44 miles (71 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$38 Average price | $11 Average price Cheapest | $17 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 45m Average total duration 1h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 44m Average total duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Jena to Leipzig:
A bus is $27 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Jena to Leipzig costing on average $38 (€31).
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 15m.
Travel optionsfrom Jena to Leipzig
How to get from Jena to Leipzig by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Jena to Leipzig is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus12:45 AM1h25Jena, Paradiesbahnhof2:10 AMLeipzig, Hbf$91One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus12:45 AM1h25Jena, Paradiesbahnhof2:10 AMLeipzig, Hbf$91One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- IC 2150 · ICE 5026:45 PM1h19Jena West station8:04 PMLeipzig Hbf$561One-way1 transfer
Other options
- IC 2151 · 808489:14 AM1h51Jena West station11:05 AMLeipzig Hbf$311One-way1 transfer
- IC 2155 · 808603:14 PM1h51Jena West station5:05 PMLeipzig Hbf$311One-way1 transfer
- 3907 · 8085211:22 AM1h43Jena West station1:05 PMLeipzig Hbf$431One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus5:10 AM1h20Jena, Paradiesbahnhof6:30 AMLeipzig, Hbf$91One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus1:10 PM1h25Jena, Paradiesbahnhof2:35 PMLeipzig, Hbf$91One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Jena to Leipzig:
A bus is $27 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Jena to Leipzig costing on average $38 (€31).
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 15m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Jena and Leipzig as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Jena Paradies station and arrive in Leipzig Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Jena, Paradiesbahnhof and arrive in Leipzig, Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Leipzig by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH to go to Leipzig by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
- 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH.
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