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Compare train and bus for Kassel to Jena
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kassel to Jena among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €18. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €18, and a train costs an average of €46.
Distance: 94 miles (152 km)
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€46 Average price | €18 Average price Cheapest |
2h 55m Average total duration 2h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Kassel to Jena is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Kassel to Jena:
A bus is $35 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kassel to Jena costing on average $58 (€46).
Other travel options to Jena take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 30m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kassel and Jena as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Kassel, Fernbusbahnhof and arrive in Jena, Paradiesbahnhof.
- Trains mostly depart from Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe and arrive in Jena West station.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Jena by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, KVG Kassel, cantus Verkehrsgesellschaft mbH to go to Jena by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
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