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Compare train, bus, and flight for Salzburg to Jena
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salzburg to Jena among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $91 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 13m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $91, while a flight costs an average of $795.
Distance: 226 miles (364 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$121 Average price | $91 Average price Cheapest | $795 Average price | $92 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 1m Average total duration 5h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 54m Average total duration 11h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Salzburg to Jena
Compare the available ways to get from Salzburg to Jena, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Jena:
A bus is $30 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Jena costing on average $121.
A bus is $704 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Jena costing on average $795.
Other travel options to Jena take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 1m.
Bus takes on average 11h 54m.
Tickets start at around $121 compared to roughly $92 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$29. The journey takes 5h 31m versus 5h 0m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Salzburg to Jena by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Salzburg to Jena is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:20 PM 15h45 Salzburg 2:05 PM Jena $58 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
10:20 PM 15h45 Salzburg 2:05 PM Jena $58 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
10:20 PM 15h45 Salzburg 2:05 PM Jena $58 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Jena:
A bus is $30 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Jena costing on average $121.
A bus is $704 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Jena costing on average $795.
Other travel options to Jena take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 1m.
Bus takes on average 11h 54m.
- Around 13 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Salzburg and Jena as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Salzburg Airport and arrive in Dresden Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Salzburg Hbf and arrive in Jena West station.
- Buses mostly depart from Salzburg, P+R Süd and arrive in Jena, Paradiesbahnhof.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Jena by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity, Bayerische Regiobahn, ÖBB to go to Jena by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa Cityline to go to Jena by flight.
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