How to travel from Stuttgart to Jena

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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 prices starting from $30. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $30, and a train costs an average of $31.

Distance: 183 miles (295 km)

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Driving

$63

Average price

$45

Average price

Cheapest

$66

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

5h 20m

Average total duration

Fastest

4h 50m

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30m

Additional time*

6h 2m

Average total duration

5h 32m

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30m

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4h 15m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.3 - 0.7kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Stuttgart to Jena is a bus with an average price of $45 (€37).

This is compared to other travel options from Stuttgart to Jena:

A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stuttgart to Jena costing on average $63 (€52).

A bus is $473 (€387) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stuttgart to Jena costing on average $518 (€425).

The fastest way to travel from Stuttgart to Jena is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 37m.

Other travel options to Jena take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 50m.

Bus takes on average 5h 32m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Stuttgart and Jena including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Stuttgart to Jena among Omio's users.

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from Stuttgart to Jena

How to get from Stuttgart to Jena by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Stuttgart to Jena is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
    12:14 PM11h45
    Stuttgart
    11:59 PMJena, Paradiesbahnhof
    $341One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
    12:14 PM11h45
    Stuttgart
    11:59 PMJena, Paradiesbahnhof
    $341One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnIC 2067 · ICE 1008 · 3661
    10:09 AM4h11
    Stuttgart Hbf
    2:20 PMJena West station
    $991One-way
    2 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnIC 2067 · ICE 1206 · 3961
    10:09 AM4h39
    Stuttgart Hbf
    2:48 PMJena West station
    $991One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 612 · ICE 374 · ICE 759 · 3661
    9:49 AM4h31
    Stuttgart Hbf
    2:20 PMJena West station
    $1141One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIC 2065 · ICE 1100 · 3659
    8:08 AM4h12
    Stuttgart Hbf
    12:20 PMJena West station
    $1161One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:45 AM8h20
    Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe
    1:05 PMJena, Paradiesbahnhof
    $451One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    7:15 PM10h20
    Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe
    5:35 AMJena, Paradiesbahnhof
    $891One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH2149 · LH117 · LH158
    5:00 PM6h10
    Stuttgart Airport
    11:10 PMLeipzig/Halle Airport
    $4541One-way
    2 transfers
  • LufthansaLH2147 · LH109 · LH156
    1:05 PM4h55
    Stuttgart Airport
    6:00 PMLeipzig/Halle Airport
    $5641One-way
    2 transfers
  • LufthansaLH2145 · LH107 · LH156
    9:30 AM8h30
    Stuttgart Airport
    6:00 PMLeipzig/Halle Airport
    $5771One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Stuttgart to Jena

Travel to Jena easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Stuttgart to Jena.

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There are 3 options to travel between Stuttgart and Jena including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Stuttgart to Jena is a bus with an average price of $45 (€37).

This is compared to other travel options from Stuttgart to Jena:

A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stuttgart to Jena costing on average $63 (€52).

A bus is $473 (€387) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stuttgart to Jena costing on average $518 (€425).

The fastest way to travel from Stuttgart to Jena is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 37m.

Other travel options to Jena take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 50m.

Bus takes on average 5h 32m.

The distance from Stuttgart to Jena is approximately 183 miles (295 km).
The average frequency per day from Stuttgart to Jena is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Stuttgart to Jena:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Stuttgart to Jena, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Yes, there are direct services available from Stuttgart to Jena with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
  • 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
Omio customers who travel from Stuttgart to Jena often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Leipzig, Prague, Paris, Munich. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Jena and these popular destinations at a great price.

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