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Compare bus and train for Leipzig to Jena
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leipzig to Jena among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $11 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 39m. 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 $11, while a train costs an average of $39.
Distance: 44 miles (71 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$39 Average price | $11 Average price Cheapest | $17 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 45m Average total duration 1h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 39m Average total duration Fastest 1h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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 Leipzig to Jena:
A bus is $28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Jena costing on average $39.
Other travel options to Jena take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 45m.
You'll arrive about 1m sooner (1h 15m by train vs 1h 16m by car). Tickets start at around $39 compared to roughly $17 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Leipzig to Jena
How to get from Leipzig to Jena by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leipzig to Jena is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus10:45 PM1h14Leipzig, Hbf11:59 PMJena, Paradiesbahnhof$121One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus10:45 PM1h14Leipzig, Hbf11:59 PMJena, Paradiesbahnhof$121One-way0 transfers
Fastest
IC 21627:50 AM1h04Leipzig Hbf8:54 AMJena Paradies station$231One-way0 transfers
Other options
748229:02 AM1h10Leipzig Hbf10:12 AMJena Paradies station$371One-way0 transfers
748207:02 AM1h10Leipzig Hbf8:12 AMJena Paradies station$371One-way0 transfers
S6 · 7466410:06 AM1h28Leipzig Hbf11:34 AMJena Paradies station$371One-way1 transfer
FlixBus11:40 PM1h20Leipzig, Hbf1:00 AMJena, Paradiesbahnhof$121One-way0 transfers
FlixBus12:10 PM1h25Leipzig, Hbf1:35 PMJena, Paradiesbahnhof$121One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leipzig to Jena:
A bus is $28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Jena costing on average $39.
Other travel options to Jena take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 45m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leipzig and Jena as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Leipzig Hbf and arrive in Jena Paradies station.
- Buses mostly depart from Leipzig, Hbf and arrive in Jena, Paradiesbahnhof.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Jena by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH to go to Jena by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
- 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH.
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