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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 $51 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 8h 52m. 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 $51, while a train costs an average of $101.
Distance: 285 miles (459 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$51 Average price Cheapest | $101 Average price | $129 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 42m Average total duration 9h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 52m Average total duration Fastest 8h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg 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 Vienna to Jena:
A bus is $50 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Jena costing on average $101.
Other travel options to Jena take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 52m.
Bus takes on average 9h 42m.
Tickets start at around $51 compared to roughly $129 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $77. The journey takes 9h 12m 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 · FlixBus11:30 PM14h05Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)1:35 PMJena, Paradiesbahnhof$571One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:30 PM14h05Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)1:35 PMJena, Paradiesbahnhof$571One-way1 transfer
Fastest
OS2855:40 PM1h10Vienna International Airport6:50 PMLeipzig/Halle Airport$3631One-way0 transfers
Other options
IC 407+
ICE 508+
RE15:39 AM8h41Vienna Hbf2:20 PMJena West station$941One-way2 transfers- IC 407+ICE 1008+RE15:39 AM8h41Vienna Hbf2:20 PMJena West station$941One-way2 transfers
- IC 407+ICE 508+
REX 7+RE14:46 AM9h34Vienna Airport2:20 PMJena West station$941One-way3 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:50 PM9h55Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)2:45 AMJena, Paradiesbahnhof$781One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:30 AM12h29Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)11:59 PMJena, Paradiesbahnhof$791One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:30 PM10h40Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)1:10 AMJena, Paradiesbahnhof$811One-way1 transfer
- LH6397+
LH1526:00 AM3h50Vienna International Airport9:50 AMLeipzig/Halle Airport$3191One-way1 transfer - LH6321+
LH21226:10 AM2h45Vienna International Airport8:55 AMDresden Airport$3771One-way1 transfer - LH6397+LH626:00 AM3h45Vienna International Airport9:45 AMDresden Airport$3871One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Jena:
A bus is $50 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Jena costing on average $101.
Other travel options to Jena take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 52m.
Bus takes on average 9h 42m.
- Around 22 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Vienna International Airport and arrive in Dresden Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Vienna Hbf and arrive in Jena West station.
- Buses mostly depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arrive in Jena, Paradiesbahnhof.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Jena by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Jena by train.
- Travel with Austrian Airlines to go to Jena by flight.
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