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Compare train and bus for Jena to Nuremberg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Jena to Nuremberg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of Kč1116 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 36m. 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 Kč1116, while a train costs an average of Kč1871.
Distance: 105 miles (169 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
Kč1871 Average price | Kč1116 Average price Cheapest | Kč831 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 36m Average total duration Fastest 2h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 48m Average total duration 5h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg 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 Nuremberg:
A bus is Kč755 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Jena to Nuremberg costing on average Kč1871.
Other travel options to Nuremberg take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 48m.
You'll arrive about 30m sooner (2h 6m by train vs 2h 36m by car). Tickets start at around Kč1871 compared to roughly Kč831 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Jena to Nuremberg
How to get from Jena to Nuremberg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Jena to Nuremberg is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- IC 21628:56 AM2h38Jena Paradies station11:34 AMNuremberg HbfKč3901One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- IC 21628:56 AM2h38Jena Paradies station11:34 AMNuremberg HbfKč3901One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 3904 · ICE 15038:38 AM1h44Jena West station10:22 AMNuremberg HbfKč14821One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 3906 · ICE 150510:38 AM1h44Jena West station12:22 PMNuremberg HbfKč14821One-way1 transfer
- 3658 · ICE 100711:38 AM1h44Jena West station1:22 PMNuremberg HbfKč16121One-way1 transfer
- 3656 · ICE 10059:38 AM1h44Jena West station11:22 AMNuremberg HbfKč16121One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:35 AM5h50Jena, Paradiesbahnhof10:25 AMNürnberg, ZOBKč7401One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Jena to Nuremberg:
A bus is Kč755 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Jena to Nuremberg costing on average Kč1871.
Other travel options to Nuremberg take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 48m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Jena and Nuremberg 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 Nuremberg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Jena, Paradiesbahnhof and arrive in Nürnberg, ZOB.
- Travel with Intercity, Deutsche Bahn, Regional-Express to go to Nuremberg by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Nuremberg by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Intercity, Deutsche Bahn.
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