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Compare train, bus, and flight for Jena to Vienna
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Jena to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $41. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $41, and a flight costs an average of $158.
Distance: 285 miles (459 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$142 Average price | $56 Average price Cheapest | $420 Average price | $139 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 1m Average total duration 7h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 4m Average total duration 8h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 2.7kg 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 Vienna:
A bus is $86 (€70) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Jena to Vienna costing on average $142 (€116).
A bus is $364 (€298) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Jena to Vienna costing on average $420 (€344).
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 31m.
Bus takes on average 8h 34m.
Travel optionsfrom Jena to Vienna
How to get from Jena to Vienna by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Jena to Vienna is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus5:00 PM13h20Jena, Paradiesbahnhof6:20 AMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)$661One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus5:00 PM13h20Jena, Paradiesbahnhof6:20 AMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)$661One-way1 transfer
Fastest
OS2867:30 PM1h10Leipzig/Halle Airport8:40 PMVienna International Airport$5721One-way0 transfers
Other options
3906 · ICE 1505 · S3 · ICE 11910:38 AM7h54Jena West station6:32 PMVienna Hbf$1601One-way4 transfers
3904 · ICE 1503 · ICE 1215 · RJX 199778:38 AM7h54Jena West station4:32 PMVienna Hbf$1601One-way3 transfers
3904 · ICE 1503 · ICE 12158:38 AM8h09Jena West station4:47 PMVienna Hbf$1601One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus8:10 AM9h50Jena, Paradiesbahnhof6:00 PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)$671One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus2:15 PM11h15Jena, Paradiesbahnhof1:30 AMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)$671One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus5:40 AM10h05Jena, Paradiesbahnhof3:45 PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)$681One-way1 transfer
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LH63267:50 PM2h55Dresden Airport10:45 PMVienna International Airport$4361One-way1 transfer
LH2125+
LH63483:10 PM3h15Dresden Airport6:25 PMVienna International Airport$4361One-way1 transfer
LH2125+
LH63263:10 PM7h35Dresden Airport10:45 PMVienna International Airport$4361One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Jena to Vienna:
A bus is $86 (€70) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Jena to Vienna costing on average $142 (€116).
A bus is $364 (€298) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Jena to Vienna costing on average $420 (€344).
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 31m.
Bus takes on average 8h 34m.
- Around 27 flights per day.
- Around 16 trains per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Jena and Vienna as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dresden Airport and arrive in Vienna International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Jena Paradies station and arrive in Vienna Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Jena, Paradiesbahnhof and arrive in Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Vienna by train.
- Travel with Austrian Airlines to go to Vienna by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Vienna by bus.
- 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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