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Compare train, bus, and flight for Jena to Zurich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Jena to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $66. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 49m. 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 $66, and a flight costs an average of $153.
Distance: 282 miles (454 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$159 Average price | $412 Average price | $99 Average price Cheapest | $179 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 49m Average total duration 7h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 49m Average total duration Fastest 1h 49m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 20m Average total duration 6h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.4 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.1kg 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 Zurich:
A bus is $60 (€48) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Jena to Zurich costing on average $159 (€128).
A bus is $314 (€254) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Jena to Zurich costing on average $412 (€333).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 50m.
Train takes on average 7h 19m.
Travel optionsfrom Jena to Zurich
How to get from Jena to Zurich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Jena to Zurich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
11:45 AM18h55Jena6:40 AMZurich$751One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 11:45 AM18h55Jena6:40 AMZurich$751One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 11:45 AM18h55Jena6:40 AMZurich$751One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 3:00 PM19h40Jena10:40 AMZurich$851One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Jena to Zurich:
A bus is $60 (€48) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Jena to Zurich costing on average $159 (€128).
A bus is $314 (€254) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Jena to Zurich costing on average $412 (€333).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 50m.
Train takes on average 7h 19m.
- Around 20 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Jena and Zurich as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Leipzig/Halle Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Jena West station and arrive in Zurich HB.
- Buses mostly depart from Jena, Paradiesbahnhof and arrive in Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof).
- Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Zurich by bus.
- Travel with Swiss, Lufthansa Cityline to go to Zurich by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Preßnitztalbahn, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Zurich by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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