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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 prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 7m. 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 $8, and a train costs an average of $9.
Distance: 44 miles (71 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$37 Average price | $11 Average price Cheapest | $17 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 44m Average total duration 1h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 37m Average total duration Fastest 1h 7m 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 |
 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Leipzig to Jena:
A bus is $27 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Jena costing on average $37 (€31).
Other travel options to Jena take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 14m.
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$111One-way0 transfers
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- FlixBus10:45 PM1h14Leipzig, Hbf11:59 PMJena, Paradiesbahnhof$111One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus10:45 PM1h14Leipzig, Hbf11:59 PMJena, Paradiesbahnhof$111One-way0 transfers
Other options
- ICE 2595 · 36578:53 AM1h27Leipzig Hbf10:20 AMJena West station$311One-way1 transfer
- ICE 699 · 8091310:58 PM1h27Leipzig Hbf12:25 AMJena West station$311One-way1 transfer
- ICE 501 · 39035:41 AM1h39Leipzig Hbf7:20 AMJena West station$311One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus11:40 PM1h20Leipzig, Hbf1:00 AMJena, Paradiesbahnhof$121One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus12:10 PM1h25Leipzig, Hbf1:35 PMJena, Paradiesbahnhof$501One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leipzig to Jena:
A bus is $27 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Jena costing on average $37 (€31).
Other travel options to Jena take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 14m.
- Around 9 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 Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH to go to Jena by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Jena by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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