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Compare train, bus, and flight for Stuttgart to Jena
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stuttgart to Jena among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $51 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 46m. 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 $51, while a train costs an average of $118.
Distance: 183 miles (295 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$118 Average price | $51 Average price Cheapest | $67 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 46m Average total duration Fastest 4h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 44m Average total duration 9h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Stuttgart to Jena:
A bus is $70 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stuttgart to Jena costing on average $118.
A bus is $459 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stuttgart to Jena costing on average $508.
Other travel options to Jena take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 46m.
Bus takes on average 6h 2m.
Tickets start at around $118 compared to roughly $67 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-51.22. The journey takes 4h 16m versus 4h 15m 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 Stuttgart to Jena by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Stuttgart to Jena is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
11:30 AM14h15Stuttgart1:45 AMJena$361One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 11:30 AM14h15Stuttgart1:45 AMJena$361One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 5:15 PM10h20Stuttgart3:35 AMJena$521One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Stuttgart to Jena:
A bus is $5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stuttgart to Jena costing on average $54.
A bus is $400 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stuttgart to Jena costing on average $448.
Other travel options to Jena take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 2m.
Flight takes on average 7h 40m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 4 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Stuttgart and Jena as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Stuttgart Airport and arrive in Leipzig/Halle Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Stuttgart Hbf and arrive in Jena West station.
- Buses mostly depart from Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe and arrive in Jena, Paradiesbahnhof.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Jena by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Jena by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
- 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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