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Compare train, bus, and flight for Zurich to Jena
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Jena among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $72 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 17m. 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 $72, while a flight costs an average of $553.
Distance: 282 miles (454 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$145 Average price | $553 Average price | $72 Average price Cheapest | $176 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 30m Average total duration 7h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 17m Average total duration Fastest 2h 17m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 12h 5m Average total duration 11h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.4 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from Zurich to Jena, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Jena:
A bus is $74 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Jena costing on average $145.
A bus is $482 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Jena costing on average $553.
Other travel options to Jena take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 30m.
Bus takes on average 12h 5m.
Tickets start at around $145 compared to roughly $176 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $32. The journey takes 7h 0m versus 5h 52m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Zurich to Jena
How to get from Zurich to Jena by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zurich to Jena is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:20 PM 15h15 Zurich 8:35 AM Jena $56 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
5:20 PM 15h15 Zurich 8:35 AM Jena $56 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
3:25 PM 12h10 Zurich 3:35 AM Jena $69 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
7:25 PM 15h40 Zurich 11:05 AM Jena $62 1 One-way 0 transfers4:20 PM 19h45 Zurich 12:05 PM Jena $82 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Jena:
A bus is $74 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Jena costing on average $145.
A bus is $482 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Jena costing on average $553.
Other travel options to Jena take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 30m.
Bus takes on average 12h 5m.
- Around 21 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Jena as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Leipzig/Halle Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Jena West station.
- Buses mostly depart from Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) and arrive in Jena, Paradiesbahnhof.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Swiss, Austrian Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Condor Flugdienst, Lufthansa Cityline, braathens regional aviation, Air Baltic, Eurowings, Helvetic Airways to go to Jena by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Jena by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Jena by train.
- 1 direct flights per day with Swiss, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways.
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