How to travel from Zurich to Jena

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Travel Information between Zurich and Jena

distanceDistance281 miles (453 km)
modeAvailable travel modesBus, train or flight
priceTicket price range$25 - $170
cheapestCheapest modeTrain • $25 (€22) • 7 h 14 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $170 (€148) • 2 h 55 min
carriersPopular travel companiesFlixBus, Lufthansa Cityline (2) or Deutsche Bahn

Take a bus, train or flight to travel 281 miles (453 km) between Zurich and Jena. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are FlixBus, Lufthansa Cityline (2) or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Zurich to Jena.

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from Zurich to Jena

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

Our recommendation
flight

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

Air Baltic
06:45AM7h15
Zurich
02:00PMJena
$2031One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
Air Baltic
06:45AM7h15
Zurich
02:00PMJena
$2031One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Lufthansa
06:00PM2h55
Zurich
08:55PMJena
$4051One-way
0 transfers
Other options
Austrian Airlines
01:05PM3h45
Zurich
04:50PMJena
$3571One-way
0 transfers

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You can travel by travel between Zurich and Jena with Deutsche Bahn. When you search Omio for times and tickets, we’ll show you the best deals available.

Deutsche Bahn is a German train company that operates trains throughout the country including trains to Jena from Zurich. It offers a wide range of services, including high-speed InterCity Express (ICE) trains, regional trains, and night trains. ICE trains are the fastest and most comfortable way to travel, with speeds of up to 300 km/h. Regional trains are slower but offer more frequent stops and are ideal for shorter trips. Night trains are a great way to save time and money, with comfortable sleeping compartments and couchettes. Deutsche Bahn offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a variety of food and beverage options. The most popular routes for Deutsche Bahn are between major cities such as Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, and Frankfurt. Other popular routes include Cologne to Stuttgart, Berlin to Dresden, and Hamburg to Cologne.

    FAQs: Travel from Zurich to Jena

    FAQs: 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 Zurich to Jena.
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    There are 3 options to travel to Jena from Zurich including taking a bus, train or flight.

    The cheapest way to travel from Zurich to Jena is a train with an average price of $25 (€22).

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

    Taking a train costs $47 (€41) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $73 (€63) for the same trip.

    A train is $145 (€126) less than a flight for this trip with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Jena costing on average $170 (€148).

    The quickest way to travel to Jena from Zurich is by flight, which takes on average 2 h 55 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

    Getting to Jena by bus takes 16 h 40 min on average.

    Train takes 7 h 14 min on average.

    The distance is approximately 281 miles (453 km) from Zurich to Jena.

    The average frequency per day from Zurich to Jena is:

    • 1 bus a day.
    • Around 7 trains per day.

    However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Zurich and Jena as scheduled services by bus, train or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

    These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Zurich to Jena:

    • Buses mostly depart from Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) and arrive in Jena, Busbahnhof.

    The following travel companies offer services from Zurich to Jena:

    • Travel with FlixBus to go to Jena by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find FlixBus Zurich to Jena tickets on Omio for $71 (€62).
    • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline (2) to go to Jena by plane. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Lufthansa Cityline (2) Zurich to Jena tickets on Omio for $338 (€294).
    • Travel with Deutsche Bahn or SBB for trains to Jena. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Deutsche Bahn Zurich to Jena tickets on Omio for $25 (€22).

    Yes, there are direct services available from Zurich to Jena with the following travel companies:

    • Direct services by bus with.
    • Take a direct flight with.
    • Take a direct train with.

    Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Jena as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Zurich and Jena.

    Looking to extend your trip from Zurich to Jena? Many Omio customers who go from Zurich to Jena usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Berlin, Leipzig, Prague, Munich or Frankfurt am Main. If you're looking to explore Berlin, Leipzig, Prague, Munich or Frankfurt am Main from Jena, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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