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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 Average price Cheapest | €36 Average price |
3h 1m Average total duration 2h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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.

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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).
Other travel options to Jena take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 44m.
- 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.
- 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 Deutsche Bahn to go to Jena by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Jena by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
- 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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