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Compare bus, train, and flight for Jena to Prague
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Jena to Prague among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $41 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 21m. 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 $41, while a flight costs an average of $466.
Distance: 137 miles (221 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$41 Average price Cheapest | $83 Average price | $466 Average price | $63 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 18m Average total duration 4h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 45m Average total duration 5h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 21m Average total duration Fastest 2h 21m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Jena to Prague
Compare the available ways to get from Jena to Prague, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Jena to Prague:
A bus is $43 (€36) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Jena to Prague costing on average $83 (€70).
A bus is $426 (€357) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Jena to Prague costing on average $466 (€391).
Other travel options to Prague take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 18m.
Train takes on average 5h 45m.
Tickets start at around $41 (€34) compared to roughly $63 (€53) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $23 (€19). The journey takes 4h 48m versus 3h 29m 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 Prague
How to get from Jena to Prague by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Jena to Prague is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus
8:10 AM 5h00 Jena, Paradiesbahnhof 1:10 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc $23 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
8:10 AM 5h00 Jena, Paradiesbahnhof 1:10 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc $23 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- LH159+
LH13926:10 AM 3h30 Leipzig/Halle Airport 9:40 AM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport $411 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
RB 74663 · S 37621 · R 16515 · rj 101759:25 AM 5h50 Jena Saalbahnhof 3:15 PM Prague-Holešovice $38 1 One-way 4 transfers- RB 74667 · S 37629 · R 16519 · rj 10383
11:25 AM 6h00 Jena Saalbahnhof 5:25 PM Prague hlavní nádraží $38 1 One-way 4 transfers - 74663 · S6 · 16515 · BUS 10175
9:23 AM 5h52 Jena Paradies station 3:15 PM Prague-Holešovice $45 1 One-way 4 transfers
- FlixBus
4:35 AM 4h35 Jena, Paradiesbahnhof 9:10 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc $24 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus · FlixBus
8:10 AM 5h50 Jena, Paradiesbahnhof 2:00 PM Prague, Central Train Station $30 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
5:40 AM 6h20 Jena, Paradiesbahnhof 12:00 PM Prague, Central Train Station $30 1 One-way 1 transfer
- LH157 · LH1400
6:40 PM 3h30 Leipzig/Halle Airport 10:10 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport $411 1 One-way 1 transfer - LH153 · LH1396
10:30 AM 3h30 Leipzig/Halle Airport 2:00 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport $411 1 One-way 1 transfer - LH159 · LH1394
6:10 AM 4h35 Leipzig/Halle Airport 10:45 AM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport $411 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Jena to Prague:
A bus is $43 (€36) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Jena to Prague costing on average $83 (€70).
A bus is $426 (€357) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Jena to Prague costing on average $466 (€391).
Other travel options to Prague take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 18m.
Train takes on average 5h 45m.
- Around 10 flights per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Jena and Prague 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 Prague Vaclav Havel Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Jena Paradies station and arrive in Prague hlavní nádraží.
- Buses mostly depart from Jena, Paradiesbahnhof and arrive in Praha, ÚAN Florenc.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, České dráhy, alex-Länderbahn und Vogtlandbahn-GmbH, Leo Express to go to Prague by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, braathens regional aviation, Swiss, Air Baltic, Lufthansa Cityline, Helvetic Airways to go to Prague by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Prague by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Leo Express.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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