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Compare bus, train, and flight for Paris to Jena
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris to Jena among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $46. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $46, and a train costs an average of $90.
Distance: 434 miles (700 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$171 Average price | $69 Average price Cheapest | $211 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 5m Average total duration Fastest 6h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 27m Average total duration 12h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Jena:
A bus is $102 (€84) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Jena costing on average $171 (€140).
A bus is $493 (€403) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Jena costing on average $562 (€459).
Other travel options to Jena take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 57m.
Flight takes on average 14h 6m.
Travel optionsfrom Paris to Jena
How to get from Paris to Jena by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Paris to Jena is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus10:00 PM15h05Paris, Porte Maillot1:05 PMJena, Paradiesbahnhof$701One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus10:00 PM15h05Paris, Porte Maillot1:05 PMJena, Paradiesbahnhof$701One-way2 transfers
Fastest
LH1035 · LH1562:35 PM3h35Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport6:10 PMLeipzig/Halle Airport$15201One-way1 transfer
Other options
ECE 5320 · ICE 1567 · 3669+
TGV 95751:52 PM8h28Paris Gare de l'Est10:20 PMJena West station$1861One-way3 transfers
ICE 574 · 3671+
TGV 95751:52 PM9h38Paris Gare de l'Est11:30 PMJena West station$1921One-way2 transfers
ICE 9553 · ICE 1655 · 36671:10 PM7h10Paris Gare de l'Est8:20 PMJena West station$2031One-way2 transfers
FlixBus4:10 PM12h55Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)5:05 AMJena, Paradiesbahnhof$771One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus11:20 PM13h45Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)1:05 PMJena, Paradiesbahnhof$871One-way1 transfer
OS362 · OS2859:55 AM8h55Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport6:50 PMLeipzig/Halle Airport$7721One-way1 transfer
OS370 · OS2857:05 AM11h45Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport6:50 PMLeipzig/Halle Airport$7721One-way1 transfer
OS368 · OS2838:15 PM13h25Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport9:40 AMLeipzig/Halle Airport$7721One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Jena:
A bus is $102 (€84) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Jena costing on average $171 (€140).
A bus is $493 (€403) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Jena costing on average $562 (€459).
Other travel options to Jena take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 57m.
Flight takes on average 14h 6m.
- Around 24 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Paris and Jena as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and arrive in Dresden Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Paris Gare de l'Est and arrive in Jena West station.
- Buses mostly depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arrive in Jena, Paradiesbahnhof.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Jena by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, TGV, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Jena by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 0 direct trains per day with TGV.
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