How to travel from Jena to Vienna

There are 3 options to travel between Jena and Vienna including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Jena to Vienna is a bus with an average price of $64 (€54).

This is compared to other travel options from Jena to Vienna:

A bus is $135 (€113) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Jena to Vienna costing on average $199 (€167).

A bus is $483 (€405) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Jena to Vienna costing on average $546 (€458).

The fastest way to travel from Jena to Vienna is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 24m.

Other travel options to Vienna take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 58m.

Bus takes on average 9h 52m.

The distance from Jena to Vienna is approximately 285 miles (459 km).

The average frequency per day from Jena to Vienna is:

• Around 24 flights per day.
• Around 17 trains per day.
• Around 7 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Jena to Vienna:

• Flights mostly depart from Dresden Airport and arrive in Vienna International Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Jena West station and arrive in Vienna Hbf.
• Buses mostly depart from Jena, Paradiesbahnhof and arrive in Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Jena to Vienna, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Railjet, EuroNight, Leo Express, ÖBB | Regionalzug to go to Vienna by train.
• Travel with Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, braathens regional aviation, Eurowings, Condor Flugdienst, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways to go to Vienna by flight.
• Travel with FlixBus to go to Vienna by bus.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Jena to Vienna:

• 1 direct flights per day with Austrian Airlines, braathens regional aviation.

Omio customers who travel from Jena to Vienna often also extend their vacation to go to Budapest, Prague, Bratislava, Salzburg, Hallstatt. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Vienna and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Vienna to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Vienna, you can explore the Prater for amusement rides and the iconic Wiener Riesenrad Ferris wheel, visit the Naschmarkt for international foods and local specialties, enjoy a scenic Danube River Cruise, and witness classical equestrian performances at the Spanish Riding School. For nature enthusiasts, the Vienna Woods offer picturesque hiking trails. Notable sights include the Schönbrunn Palace with its extensive gardens, the Gothic St. Stephen's Cathedral, the Belvedere Palace with its impressive art collection, the historic Hofburg Palace, and the renowned Vienna State Opera.

Three to four days are ideal to explore Vienna's major attractions, including Schönbrunn Palace, St. Stephen's Cathedral, the Belvedere Palace, and the city’s vibrant cultural scene.