How to get from Munich to Jena by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Munich to Jena is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 192 miles (310 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus, flight or train | |
Ticket price range | $26 - $142 | |
Fastest mode | Flight • $142 (€127) • 1 h | |
Popular travel companies | Flixbus, Lufthansa Cityline or Deutsche Bahn |
Take a bus, flight or train to travel 192 miles (310 km) from Munich to Jena. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are Flixbus, Lufthansa Cityline or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Munich to Jena.
You can travel by train or bus for as low as $32 (€29). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.
Deutsche Bahn is a German train company that operates trains throughout the country including trains to Jena from Munich. It offers a wide range of services, including high-speed InterCity Express (ICE) trains, regional trains, and night trains. ICE trains are the fastest and most comfortable way to travel, with speeds of up to 300 km/h. Regional trains are slower but offer more frequent stops and are ideal for shorter trips. Night trains are a great way to save time and money, with comfortable sleeping compartments and couchettes. Deutsche Bahn offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a variety of food and beverage options. The most popular routes for Deutsche Bahn are between major cities such as Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, and Frankfurt. Other popular routes include Cologne to Stuttgart, Berlin to Dresden, and Hamburg to Cologne.
FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.
There are 3 travel options from Munich to Jena. You can take a bus, flight or train.
The cheapest way to go to Jena from Munich is by taking a train, which costs on average $26 (€23).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Munich to Jena:
Taking a train costs $5 (€4) less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of $30 (€27).
Taking a train costs $116 (€104) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $142 (€127).
The distance is approximately 192 miles (310 km) from Munich to Jena.
The average frequency per day from Munich to Jena is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Munich to Jena as scheduled services by bus, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Munich to Jena:
The following travel companies offer services from Munich to Jena:
Yes, there are direct routes from Munich to Jena with the following travel companies:
Direct services to Jena tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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