How to travel from Munich to Jena

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Munich to Jena

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Munich to Jena among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $40. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 23m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $40, and a train costs an average of $34.

Distance: 192 miles (310 km)

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$53

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4h 53m

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4h 23m

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8h 7m

Average total duration

7h 37m

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Munich to Jena is a bus with an average price of $53 (€42).

This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Jena:

A bus is $33 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Jena costing on average $86 (€69).

A bus is $481 (€384) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Jena costing on average $535 (€426).

The fastest way to travel from Munich to Jena is by train with an average journey time of 4h 23m.

Other travel options to Jena take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 39m.

Bus takes on average 7h 37m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Munich and Jena including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Munich to Jena among Omio's users.

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from Munich to Jena

How to get from Munich to Jena by train, bus or flight.

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bus

The best way to travel from Munich to Jena is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBus
    6:00 AM12h10
    Munich
    6:10 PMJena
    $451One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    6:00 AM12h10
    Munich
    6:10 PMJena
    $451One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    4:20 PM9h25
    Munich
    1:45 AMJena
    $601One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBus
    12:15 AM12h05
    Munich
    12:20 PMJena
    $461One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBus
    10:45 PM13h35
    Munich
    12:20 PMJena
    $581One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Munich to Jena

Travel to Jena easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Munich to Jena.

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There are 3 options to travel between Munich and Jena including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Munich to Jena is a bus with an average price of $53 (€42).

This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Jena:

A bus is $33 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Jena costing on average $86 (€69).

A bus is $481 (€384) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Jena costing on average $535 (€426).

The fastest way to travel from Munich to Jena is by train with an average journey time of 4h 23m.

Other travel options to Jena take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 39m.

Bus takes on average 7h 37m.

The distance from Munich to Jena is approximately 192 miles (310 km).
The average frequency per day from Munich to Jena is:
  • Around 11 buses per day.
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 8 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Munich and Jena as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Munich to Jena:
  • Flights mostly depart from Munich Airport and arrive in Leipzig/Halle Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Munich Hbf and arrive in Jena West station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) and arrive in Jena, Paradiesbahnhof.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Munich to Jena, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, alex-Länderbahn und Vogtlandbahn-GmbH to go to Jena by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Jena by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Munich to Jena:
  • 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Munich to Jena often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Leipzig, Prague, Paris, Erfurt. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Jena and these popular destinations at a great price.

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