How to travel from Nuremberg to Jena

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Compare train and bus for Nuremberg to Jena

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nuremberg to Jena among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €15. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 12m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €15, and a bus costs an average of €23.

Distance: 105 miles (169 km)

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€31

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€36

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2h 31m

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2h 42m

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2h 12m

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0.2 - 0.4kg

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from Nuremberg to Jena

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

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

FlixBus
04:45AM9h20
Nuremberg
02:05PMJena
$451One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
04:45AM9h20
Nuremberg
02:05PMJena
$451One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
06:45PM7h00
Nuremberg
01:45AMJena
$521One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBus
03:15AM9h55
Nuremberg
01:10PMJena
$791One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Nuremberg 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 Nuremberg to Jena.

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There are 2 options to travel between Nuremberg and Jena including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Nuremberg to Jena is a train with an average price of $19 (€15).

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

A train is $11 (€9) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Nuremberg to Jena costing on average $30 (€23).

The fastest way to travel from Nuremberg to Jena is by bus with an average journey time of 7h 0m.

Other travel options to Jena take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 44m.

The distance from Nuremberg to Jena is approximately 105 miles (169 km).
The average frequency per day from Nuremberg to Jena is:
  • Around 10 trains per day.
  • Around 9 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Nuremberg to Jena:
  • Trains mostly depart from Nuremberg Hbf and arrive in Jena West station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Nürnberg, ZOB and arrive in Jena, Paradiesbahnhof.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Nuremberg to Jena, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Jena by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Jena by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Nuremberg to Jena with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
  • 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Nuremberg to Jena often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Leipzig, Prague, Paris, Munich. 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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