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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 an average ticket price of $55 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 33m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $55, while a train costs an average of $61.
Distance: 192 miles (310 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$61 Average price | $55 Average price Cheapest | $67 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 33m Average total duration Fastest 3h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 5m Average total duration 7h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg 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 Munich to Jena:
A bus is $59 (€48) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Jena costing on average $114 (€93).
A bus is $453 (€371) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Jena costing on average $508 (€415).
Other travel options to Jena take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 5m.
Flight takes on average 9h 24m.
You'll arrive about 1h 2m sooner (3h 13m by train vs 4h 15m by car). Tickets start at around $114 (€93) compared to roughly $67 (€55) 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 Munich to Jena
How to get from Munich to Jena by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Munich to Jena is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- ICE 908 · 809138:49 PM3h36Munich Hbf12:25 AMJena West station$591One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- ICE 908 · 809138:49 PM3h36Munich Hbf12:25 AMJena West station$591One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- ICE 1600 · 390910:22 AM2h57Munich Hbf1:19 PMJena West station$731One-way1 transfer
Other options
- ICE 1604 · 39056:19 AM3h01Munich Hbf9:20 AMJena West station$621One-way1 transfer
- ICE 1104 · 36555:17 AM3h03Munich Hbf8:20 AMJena West station$621One-way1 transfer
- ICE 1102 · 36577:17 AM3h03Munich Hbf10:20 AMJena West station$731One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus7:00 AM12h10Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)7:10 PMJena, Paradiesbahnhof$1031One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:20 PM9h25Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)2:45 AMJena, Paradiesbahnhof$1071One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus1:10 AM12h30München, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz1:40 PMJena, Paradiesbahnhof$1111One-way1 transfer
LH119 · LH1587:30 PM3h45Munich Airport11:15 PMLeipzig/Halle Airport$5211One-way1 transfer- LH117 · LH1587:00 PM4h15Munich Airport11:15 PMLeipzig/Halle Airport$5211One-way1 transfer
- LH115 · LH1586:00 PM5h15Munich Airport11:15 PMLeipzig/Halle Airport$5371One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Jena:
A bus is $7 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Jena costing on average $61 (€50).
A bus is $453 (€371) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Jena costing on average $508 (€415).
Other travel options to Jena take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 5m.
Flight takes on average 9h 24m.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 8 flights per day.
- Around 8 trains 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.
- 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.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Jena by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Jena by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
- 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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