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Compare train and bus for Vienna to Jena
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Jena among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of zł 237 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 29m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of zł 237, while a flight costs an average of zł 2,397.
Distance: 285 miles (459 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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zł 237 Average price Cheapest | zł 822 Average price | zł 2,397 Average price | zł 496 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 33m Average total duration 9h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 51m Average total duration 7h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 29m Average total duration Fastest 2h 29m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.4 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Vienna to Jena
Compare the available ways to get from Vienna to Jena, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Jena:
A bus is zł 585 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Jena costing on average zł 822.
A bus is zł 2,161 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Jena costing on average zł 2,397.
Other travel options to Jena take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 51m.
Bus takes on average 9h 33m.
Tickets start at around zł 237 compared to roughly zł 496 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about zł 259. The journey takes 9h 3m versus 6h 37m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Vienna to Jena
How to get from Vienna to Jena by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Vienna to Jena is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus
11:30 PM 14h05 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) 1:35 PM Jena, Paradiesbahnhof zł 200 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus
11:30 PM 14h05 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) 1:35 PM Jena, Paradiesbahnhof zł 200 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- OS285
5:20 PM 1h10 Vienna International Airport 6:30 PM Leipzig/Halle Airport zł 1,269 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
IC 546+
ICE 118 · ICE 1004+RE18:57 AM 9h23 Vienna 6:20 PM Jena West station zł 413 1 One-way 3 transfers
EC 1216+ICE 1504+RE39:13 AM 10h07 Vienna 7:20 PM Jena West station zł 413 1 One-way 2 transfers
REX 7+EC 1216+ICE 1504+RE38:46 AM 10h34 Vienna Airport 7:20 PM Jena West station zł 413 1 One-way 3 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus
4:50 PM 9h55 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) 2:45 AM Jena, Paradiesbahnhof zł 202 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
2:30 PM 10h40 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) 1:10 AM Jena, Paradiesbahnhof zł 205 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
1:00 PM 12h10 Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz 1:10 AM Jena, Paradiesbahnhof zł 205 1 One-way 1 transfer
EW9753 · EW90222:45 PM 4h20 Vienna International Airport 7:05 PM Dresden Airport zł 1,081 1 One-way 1 transfer- LH6397+
LH1526:00 AM 3h45 Vienna International Airport 9:45 AM Leipzig/Halle Airport zł 1,538 1 One-way 1 transfer - LH6417+LH156
1:55 PM 4h05 Vienna International Airport 6:00 PM Leipzig/Halle Airport zł 1,538 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Jena:
A bus is zł 585 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Jena costing on average zł 822.
A bus is zł 2,161 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Jena costing on average zł 2,397.
Other travel options to Jena take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 51m.
Bus takes on average 9h 33m.
- Around 21 flights per day.
- Around 15 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Vienna and Jena as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Vienna Hbf and arrive in Jena West station.
- Flights mostly depart from Vienna International Airport and arrive in Dresden Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arrive in Jena, Paradiesbahnhof.
- Travel with ÖBB, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity, agilis, EuroNight, ÖBB | Nightjet to go to Jena by train.
- Travel with Austrian Airlines, braathens regional aviation, Air Dolomiti, Helvetic Airways, Eurowings, Air Baltic, Lufthansa, Swiss, Edelweiss Air, Lufthansa Cityline, Avion Express Malta to go to Jena by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Jena by bus.
- 1 direct flights per day with Austrian Airlines, braathens regional aviation.
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