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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 an average ticket price of NOK 775 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 25m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of NOK 775, while a flight costs an average of NOK 4,773.
Distance: 282 miles (454 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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NOK 1,149 Average price | NOK 4,773 Average price | NOK 775 Average price Cheapest | NOK 1,601 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 36m Average total duration 7h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 2h 25m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 17h 47m Average total duration 17h 17m 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 |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Jena to Zurich
Compare the available ways to get from Jena to Zurich, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Jena to Zurich:
A bus is NOK 375 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Jena to Zurich costing on average NOK 1,149.
A bus is NOK 3,999 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Jena to Zurich costing on average NOK 4,773.
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 36m.
Bus takes on average 17h 47m.
Tickets start at around NOK 1,149 compared to roughly NOK 1,601 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about NOK 452. The journey takes 7h 6m versus 6h 37m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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 AM 18h55 Jena 6:40 AM Zurich NOK 833 1 One-way 0 transfers
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11:45 AM 18h55 Jena 6:40 AM Zurich NOK 833 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
11:45 AM 18h55 Jena 6:40 AM Zurich NOK 833 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Jena to Zurich:
A bus is NOK 375 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Jena to Zurich costing on average NOK 1,149.
A bus is NOK 3,999 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Jena to Zurich costing on average NOK 4,773.
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 36m.
Bus takes on average 17h 47m.
- Around 17 flights per day.
- Around 5 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 FlixBus to go to Zurich by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Zurich by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Swiss, Condor Flugdienst, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, braathens regional aviation, Air Baltic, Cityjet, Eurowings, Avion Express Malta, Edelweiss Air to go to Zurich by flight.
- 1 direct flights per day with Air Baltic, Edelweiss Air.
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