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Compare bus and train 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 an average ticket price of €16 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 10m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €16, while a train costs an average of €50.
Distance: 94 miles (152 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€50 Average price | €16 Average price Cheapest | €28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 35m Average total duration 3h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Kassel to Jena
Compare the available ways to get from Kassel to Jena, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Kassel to Jena:
A bus is €34 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kassel to Jena costing on average €50.
Other travel options to Jena take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 35m.
Tickets start at around €50 compared to roughly €28 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€21. The journey takes 2h 40m versus 2h 25m 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 Kassel to Jena
How to get from Kassel to Jena by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Kassel to Jena is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
11:25 PM 3h05 Kassel 2:30 AM Jena €20 1 One-way 0 transfers
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11:25 PM 3h05 Kassel 2:30 AM Jena €20 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
11:25 PM 3h05 Kassel 2:30 AM Jena €20 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
3:15 PM 7h44 Kassel 10:59 PM Jena €22 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Kassel to Jena:
A bus is €34 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kassel to Jena costing on average €50.
Other travel options to Jena take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 35m.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kassel and Jena as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe and arrive in Jena West station.
- Buses mostly depart from Kassel, Fernbusbahnhof and arrive in Jena, Paradiesbahnhof.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Jena by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Jena by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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