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Compare train, flight, and bus 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 prices starting from $56. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 45m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $56, and a flight costs an average of $147.
Distance: 282 miles (454 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$167 Average price | $75 Average price Cheapest | $388 Average price | $179 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 12m Average total duration 7h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 40m Average total duration 6h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | 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 Zurich to Jena:
A bus is $93 (€76) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Jena costing on average $167 (€137).
A bus is $314 (€257) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Jena costing on average $388 (€318).
Other travel options to Jena take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 10m.
Train takes on average 7h 42m.
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.
4:25 PM12h10Zurich4:35 AMJena$611One-way0 transfers
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- 4:25 PM12h10Zurich4:35 AMJena$611One-way0 transfers
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- 4:25 PM12h10Zurich4:35 AMJena$611One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Jena:
A bus is $93 (€76) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Jena costing on average $167 (€137).
A bus is $314 (€257) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Jena costing on average $388 (€318).
Other travel options to Jena take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 10m.
Train takes on average 7h 42m.
- Around 21 flights per day.
- Around 7 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, flight, and bus 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 Cityline to go to Jena by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, SBB, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Jena by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Jena by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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