How to Travel from
Jena to Cologne
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Jena, Germany → Cologne, Germany
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Jena to Cologne
Composite routes from Jena to Cologne
Cheapest
3 h 31 min
Car
399 km.
from $21
Other
4 h 52 min
324 km.
from $122.43
5 h 4 min
Train, Plane
324 km.
from $341.67
Route Navigator Jena - Cologne
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72 м
72 м
Turn right onto Schloßgasse
Schloßgasse, 80 м
80 м
Turn left onto Fürstengraben
Fürstengraben, 1 km 397 м
1 km 397 м
Continue onto Erfurter Straße
Erfurter Straße, 2 km 687 м
2 km 687 м
Turn left onto Über dem Grund and drive toward Münchenroda, Golfplatz, Forstturm
Über dem Grund, Münchenroda, Golfplatz, Forstturm, 50 м
50 м
Turn right onto Remderodaer Straße
Remderodaer Straße, 2 km 131 м
2 km 131 м
Turn left onto Remderodaer Straße
Remderodaer Straße, 2 km 298 м
2 km 298 м
Turn slight left onto Am Anger
Am Anger, 263 м
263 м
Turn left onto Dorfstraße
Dorfstraße, 314 м
314 м
Turn right onto Döbritscher Straße
Döbritscher Straße, 59 м
59 м
Turn left onto Am Bahnhof
Am Bahnhof, 1 km 191 м
1 km 191 м
Turn right onto Großschwabhäuser Straße
Großschwabhäuser Straße, 2 km 404 м
2 km 404 м
Turn slight left onto Dorfstraße
Dorfstraße, 3 km 956 м
3 km 956 м
Turn left onto Umgehungsstraße
Umgehungsstraße, 488 м
488 м
Continue onto Blankenhainer Straße
Blankenhainer Straße, 1 km 651 м
1 km 651 м
Turn left and take A 4 toward Frankfurt am Main
Frankfurt am Main, A 4, 95 km 547 м
95 km 547 м
Keep right and drive toward Herleshausen, Opel, Burgberg
Herleshausen, Opel, Burgberg, 232 м
232 м
Keep left
450 м
450 м
Keep left and take A 4 toward Wommen
Wommen, A 4, 51 km 413 м
51 km 413 м
Keep right onto A 4 and take A 7, B 454 toward Frankfurt, Würzburg, Kirchheim
Frankfurt, Würzburg, Kirchheim, A 7, B 454, 1 km 647 м
1 km 647 м
Keep left and take A 7 toward Frankfurt, Gießen, Würzburg, Fulda
Frankfurt, Gießen, Würzburg, Fulda, A 7, 3 km 288 м
3 km 288 м
Keep left onto A 5 and drive toward Basel, Frankfurt, Wiesbaden, Gießen
Basel, Frankfurt, Wiesbaden, Gießen, 60 km 527 м
60 km 527 м
Keep right and take A 480 toward Dortmund, Wetzlar, Marburg, Gießen
Dortmund, Wetzlar, Marburg, Gießen, A 480, 14 km 271 м
14 km 271 м
Keep right onto Gießener Ring and take A 45, B 49, B 429 toward Dortmund, Limburg, Wetzlar, Wettenberg
Gießener Ring, Dortmund, Limburg, Wetzlar, Wettenberg, A 45, B 49, B 429, 372 м
372 м
Continue onto Gießener Ring toward B 429
Gießener Ring, B 429, 48 м
48 м
Turn left onto Gießener Ring
Gießener Ring, 5 km 520 м
5 km 520 м
Keep right onto B 49 and take B 49 toward Limburg, Wetzlar
Limburg, Wetzlar, B 49, 7 km 693 м
7 km 693 м
Keep right and take A 45 toward Dortmund
Dortmund, A 45, 78 km 415 м
78 km 415 м
Keep right and take A 4 toward Köln, Gummersbach, Kreuztal, Wenden
Köln, Gummersbach, Kreuztal, Wenden, A 4, 186 м
186 м
Keep left and take A 4 toward Köln, Gummersbach
Köln, Gummersbach, A 4, 412 м
412 м
Keep right and take A 4 toward Köln, Gummersbach
Köln, Gummersbach, A 4, 421 м
421 м
Keep left and take A 4 toward Köln, Gummersbach
Köln, Gummersbach, A 4, 65 km 963 м
65 km 963 м
Keep right and drive toward Messe / Deutz
Messe / Deutz, 186 м
186 м
Keep right
215 м
215 м
Keep left
1 km 884 м
1 km 884 м
Keep right onto Opladener Straße
Opladener Straße, 420 м
420 м
Continue onto Mindener Straße
Mindener Straße, 1 km 984 м
1 km 984 м
Keep right and drive toward Altstadt, Zoo/Flora, Handwerkskammer
Altstadt, Zoo/Flora, Handwerkskammer, 90 м
90 м
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Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Jena to Cologne?
The cheapest way to get from Jena to Cologne is to rideshare which costs $16.30 - $27.17 and takes 4h 22m.
What is the fastest way to get from Jena to Cologne?
The fastest way to get from Jena to Cologne is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs $65.22 - $97.83 .
Is there a direct bus between Jena and Cologne?
No, there is no direct bus from Jena station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Jena bus station and arriving at Köln Heumarkt via Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.
Is there a direct train between Jena and Cologne?
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Jena West and arriving at Köln Hbf. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 5h 54m.
How far is it from Jena to Cologne?
The distance between Jena and Cologne is 478 km. The road distance is 404.9 km.
How do I travel from Jena to Cologne without a car?
The best way to get from Jena to Cologne without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 4h 52m and costs $81.52 - $141.30 .
How long does it take to get from Jena to Cologne?
It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Jena to Cologne, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Jena to Cologne bus from?
Jena to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Jena bus station.
Where do I catch the Jena to Cologne train from?
Jena to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regional, depart from Jena West station.
Train or bus from Jena to Cologne?
The best way to get from Jena to Cologne is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 4h 52m and costs $81.52 - $141.30 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35.87 - $50 and takes 7h 12m.
Where does the Jena to Cologne bus arrive?
Jena to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leverkusen station.
What is the time difference between Jena and Cologne?
It is currently 11:27 at both, Jena and Cologne.
Where does the Jena to Cologne train arrive?
Jena to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regional, arrive at Göttingen station.
Can I drive from Jena to Cologne?
Yes, the driving distance between Jena to Cologne is 405 km. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Jena to Cologne.
How do I get a train ticket from Jena to Cologne?
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Where can I stay near Cologne?
There are 1593+ hotels available in Cologne. Prices start at $45.33 per night.
Can I share a ride from Jena to Cologne?
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Jena and Cologne. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
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