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Compare train and bus for Prague to Jena
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Prague to Jena among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 37m. 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 bus costs an average of $21, and a train costs an average of $29.
Distance: 137 miles (221 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$33 Average price Cheapest | $71 Average price | $64 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 7m Average total duration Fastest 4h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 38m Average total duration 5h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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 Prague to Jena:
A bus is $38 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Prague to Jena costing on average $71 (€57).
Other travel options to Jena take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 8m.
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How to get from Prague to Jena by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Prague to Jena is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 6:30 AM5h10Prague11:40 AMJena$261One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 6:30 AM5h10Prague11:40 AMJena$261One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 9:00 PM4h45Prague1:45 AMJena$341One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 2:30 AM6h05Prague8:35 AMJena$271One-way0 transfers
- 7:30 AM5h10Prague12:40 PMJena$291One-way0 transfers
- 1:00 PM5h10Prague6:10 PMJena$341One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Prague to Jena:
A bus is $38 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Prague to Jena costing on average $71 (€57).
Other travel options to Jena take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 8m.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Prague and Jena as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Prague hlavní nádraží and arrive in Jena Paradies station.
- Buses mostly depart from Praha, ÚAN Florenc and arrive in Jena, Paradiesbahnhof.
- Travel with FlixBus, Infobus, BlaBlaCar to go to Jena by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), České dráhy (ČD), ÖBB | Railjet to go to Jena by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus, BlaBlaCar.
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