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Seven ways to Travel from Salzburg to Jena

Composite routes from Salzburg to Jena

Cheapest
4 h 20 min
Car
517 km.
from $28
Other
4 h 20 min
Rideshare
517 km.
from $6.74
5 h 8 min
362 km.
from $148.54
11 h 43 min
362 km.
from $99.30
7 h 17 min
Plane, Train
362 km.
from $494.91
8 h 14 min
362 km.
from $230.87
9 h 56 min
360 km.
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Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Salzburg South to Chemnitz
Ave. Duration:
8h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$52.23–$76.43
Bus from Chemnitz central bus station to Jena
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.74–$19.11

Airlines

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Salzburg Airport to Schkeuditz
Ave. Duration:
4h 19m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.60–$700.61

Train operators

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to München
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$44.58–$49.68
Train from München Hbf to Nürnberg
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$47.13–$53.50
Train from Nürnberg Hbf to Erfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$50.95–$57.32
Train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena
Ave. Duration:
29 min
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$28.02–$31.85

WESTbahn Gmbh

Phone:
+43 1 89900
Email:
Website:
westbahn.at/
Train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to München
Ave. Duration:
1h 34m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$25.48–$58.60
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Wels
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$19.11–$44.58

Railjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
Train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to München
Ave. Duration:
1h 41m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$30.57–$45.86
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Wels
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$22.93–$35.67

ÖBB

Phone:
05 17 17
Website:
oebb.at/de/
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Wels
Ave. Duration:
2h 2m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$22.93–$31.85

Transdev GmbH

Phone:
+49 30 200730
Email:
Website:
transdev.de/
Train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to München
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$33.12–$47.13

Meridian, BOB & BRB

Phone:
+49 8024 997171
Email:
Website:
brb.de/
Train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to München
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$43.31–$52.23

ÖBB EuroCity

Phone:
+43 5 1717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
Train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to München
Ave. Duration:
1h 41m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$36.94–$53.50

Hungarian Railways (MÁV)

Phone:
+36 (1) 3 49 49 49
Website:
mavcsoport.hu/en
Train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to München
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$7.64–$9.55

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from München Hbf to Nürnberg
Ave. Duration:
1h 46m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$31.85–$45.86
Train from Nürnberg Hbf to Erfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 53m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$34.39–$49.68
Train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena
Ave. Duration:
28 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.74–$19.11
Train from Salzburg Mülln-Altstadt to Mühldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 4m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.56–$24.20
Train from Mühldorf to Landshut
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$14.01–$21.66
Train from Landshut to Hof
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$42.04–$59.87
Train from Gera Süd to Jena
Ave. Duration:
39 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.74–$19.11

PKP Intercity

Phone:
703 200 200
Website:
intercity.pl
Train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to München
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$12.10–$20.38

ÖBB Intercity

Phone:
+43 5 1717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
Train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to München
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.94–$56.05
Train from Nürnberg Hbf to Erfurt
Ave. Duration:
3h 33m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$48.41–$76.43
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Wels
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$25.48–$38.22
Train from Wels Hbf to Jena
Ave. Duration:
6h 17m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$127.38–$203.82

Die Länderbahn

Phone:
0 89 54 888 97 - 25
Email:
Website:
laenderbahn.com/
Train from Landshut to Hof
Ave. Duration:
2h 57m
Frequency:
Once daily

Abellio GmbH

Phone:
+49 30 21300130
Email:
Website:
abellio.de/
Train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Jena
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$20.38–$26.75

ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH

Phone:
0800 2235546
Website:
abellio.de/
Train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Jena
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$21.66–$33.12

Preßnitztalbahn

Phone:
+49 37343 808037
Email:
Website:
pressnitztalbahn.de/
Train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena
Ave. Duration:
34 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Train from Hof Hbf to Gera
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Salzburg to Jena?

The cheapest way to get from Salzburg to Jena is to bus which costs $54.35 - $86.96 and takes 11h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Salzburg to Jena?

The fastest way to get from Salzburg to Jena is to drive which takes 4h 21m and costs $92.39 - $141.30 .

Is there a direct bus between Salzburg and Jena?

No, there is no direct bus from Salzburg to Jena station. However, there are services departing from Salzburg Rathaus and arriving at Jena bus station via Salzburg South and Chemnitz central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Salzburg and Jena?

No, there is no direct train from Salzburg to Jena. However, there are services departing from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Jena West via München Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf and Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.

How far is it from Salzburg to Jena?

The distance between Salzburg and Jena is 551 km. The road distance is 517.4 km.

How do I travel from Salzburg to Jena without a car?

The best way to get from Salzburg to Jena without a car is to train via Nuremberg which takes 5h 8m and costs $86.96 - $195.65 .

How long does it take to get from Salzburg to Jena?

It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Salzburg to Jena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Salzburg to Jena bus from?

Salzburg to Jena bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Salzburg South station.

Where do I catch the Salzburg to Jena train from?

Salzburg to Jena train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Salzburg to Jena?

The best way to get from Salzburg to Jena is to train via Nuremberg which takes 5h 8m and costs $86.96 - $195.65 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $54.35 - $86.96 and takes 11h 43m.

Where does the Salzburg to Jena bus arrive?

Salzburg to Jena bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Chemnitz central bus station.

Where does the Salzburg to Jena train arrive?

Salzburg to Jena train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at München Hbf station.

Can I drive from Salzburg to Jena?

Yes, the driving distance between Salzburg to Jena is 517 km. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Salzburg to Jena.

How do I get a train ticket from Salzburg to Jena?

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Where can I stay near Jena?

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