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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 bus, with an average ticket price of $38 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 22m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $38, while a train costs an average of $71.
Distance: 105 miles (169 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$71 Average price | $38 Average price Cheapest | $38 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 55m Average total duration 6h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Nuremberg to Jena
Compare the available ways to get from Nuremberg to Jena, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Nuremberg to Jena:
A bus is $34 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nuremberg to Jena costing on average $71.
Other travel options to Jena take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 55m.
You'll arrive about 40m sooner (1h 52m by train vs 2h 32m by car). Tickets start at around $71 compared to roughly $38 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 Nuremberg to Jena
How to get from Nuremberg to Jena by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Nuremberg to Jena is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- IC 2163
6:24 PM 2h36 Nuremberg Hbf 9:00 PM Jena Paradies station $22 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- IC 2163
6:24 PM 2h36 Nuremberg Hbf 9:00 PM Jena Paradies station $22 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- ICE 1600 · 3909
11:36 AM 1h43 Nuremberg Hbf 1:19 PM Jena West station $60 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- IC 2065
10:24 AM 2h36 Nuremberg Hbf 1:00 PM Jena Paradies station $24 1 One-way 0 transfers - ICE 1508 · 3911
1:36 PM 1h44 Nuremberg Hbf 3:20 PM Jena West station $51 1 One-way 1 transfer - ICE 1008 · 3661
12:36 PM 1h44 Nuremberg Hbf 2:20 PM Jena West station $56 1 One-way 1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus
7:45 PM 7h00 Nürnberg, ZOB 2:45 AM Jena, Paradiesbahnhof $34 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
8:20 PM 9h15 Nürnberg, ZOB 5:35 AM Jena, Paradiesbahnhof $34 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
4:10 PM 9h00 Nürnberg, ZOB 1:10 AM Jena, Paradiesbahnhof $40 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Nuremberg to Jena:
A bus is $34 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nuremberg to Jena costing on average $71.
Other travel options to Jena take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 55m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 4 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Nuremberg Hbf and arrive in Jena West station.
- Buses mostly depart from Nürnberg, ZOB and arrive in Jena, Paradiesbahnhof.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Jena by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Jena by train.
- 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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