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Compare train and bus for Jena to Mannheim
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Jena to Mannheim among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of CHF35 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 58m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF35, while a train costs an average of CHF88.
Distance: 169 miles (273 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
CHF35 Average price Cheapest | CHF88 Average price | CHF55 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 53m Average total duration 5h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 58m Average total duration Fastest 3h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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 Mannheim:
A bus is CHF53 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Jena to Mannheim costing on average CHF88.
Other travel options to Mannheim take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 53m.
Tickets start at around CHF35 compared to roughly CHF55 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF21. The journey takes 5h 23m versus 4h 1m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Jena to Mannheim
How to get from Jena to Mannheim by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Jena to Mannheim is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus1:15 AM5h30Jena, Paradiesbahnhof6:45 AMMannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)CHF251One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus1:15 AM5h30Jena, Paradiesbahnhof6:45 AMMannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)CHF251One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus1:15 AM5h30Jena, Paradiesbahnhof6:45 AMMannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)CHF251One-way0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus1:40 PM6h00Jena, Paradiesbahnhof7:40 PMMannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)CHF271One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Jena to Mannheim:
A bus is CHF53 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Jena to Mannheim costing on average CHF88.
Other travel options to Mannheim take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 53m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Jena and Mannheim as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Jena West station and arrive in Mannheim Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Jena, Paradiesbahnhof and arrive in Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Mannheim by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Mannheim by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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