How to Travel from
Cologne to Jena
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Cologne, Germany → Jena, Germany
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cologne to Jena
Composite routes from Cologne to Jena
Cheapest
3 h 33 min
Car
397 km.
from $21
Other
5 h 26 min
324 km.
from $127.17
5 h
Train, Plane
324 km.
from $342.20
Route Navigator Cologne - Jena
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Continue and drive toward Altstadt, Zoo/Flora, Handwerkskammer
Altstadt, Zoo/Flora, Handwerkskammer, 53 м
53 м
Turn slight right onto Markmannsgasse
Markmannsgasse, 27 м
27 м
Turn right onto Markmannsgasse
Markmannsgasse, 193 м
193 м
Turn sharp right onto Heumarkt
Heumarkt, 1 km 810 м
1 km 810 м
Keep left onto Deutzer Brücke
Deutzer Brücke, 1 km 902 м
1 km 902 м
Turn left onto Deutz-Mülheimer Straße
Deutz-Mülheimer Straße, 1 km 675 м
1 km 675 м
Keep right onto B 55a and drive toward Frankfurt a. M. / Oberhausen / Gummersbach / Köln Ost
Frankfurt a. M. / Oberhausen / Gummersbach / Köln Ost, 3 km 336 м
3 km 336 м
Keep left onto A 4 and drive toward Olpe, Gummersbach, Merheim
Olpe, Gummersbach, Merheim, 61 km 284 м
61 km 284 м
Keep right and take A 45, B 54, B 55 toward Wenden, Dortmund, Olpe, Frankfurt a.M.
Wenden, Dortmund, Olpe, Frankfurt a.M., A 45, B 54, B 55, 185 м
185 м
Keep right and take A 45 toward Frankfurt a.M.
Frankfurt a.M., A 45, 78 km 78 м
78 km 78 м
Keep right and take B 49 toward Gießen, Lahnau, Wetzlar
Gießen, Lahnau, Wetzlar, B 49, 303 м
303 м
Keep left and take B 49 toward Wetzlar-Süd, Gießen, Lahnau
Wetzlar-Süd, Gießen, Lahnau, B 49, 275 м
275 м
Keep right and take B 49 toward Gießen, Lahnau
Gießen, Lahnau, B 49, 10 km 507 м
10 km 507 м
Keep left onto Gießener Ring and take A 485 toward Kassel, Erfurt, Marburg
Gießener Ring, Kassel, Erfurt, Marburg, A 485, 6 km 673 м
6 km 673 м
Keep right and take B 49 toward Grünberg, Großen-Buseck, Annerod
Grünberg, Großen-Buseck, Annerod, B 49, 182 м
182 м
Turn slight right onto Grünberger Straße
Grünberger Straße, 8 km 718 м
8 km 718 м
Keep left and take A 5 toward Kassel, Wetzlar, Dortmund, Marburg
Kassel, Wetzlar, Dortmund, Marburg, A 5, 2 km 969 м
2 km 969 м
Keep left onto A 5 and drive toward Hannover, Kassel, Erfurt, Fulda
Hannover, Kassel, Erfurt, Fulda, 22 km 503 м
22 km 503 м
Keep right onto A 5 and take A 5 toward Hannover, Erfurt, Fulda
Hannover, Erfurt, Fulda, A 5, 41 km 278 м
41 km 278 м
Keep right and take B 454 toward Kirchheim, Niederaula
Kirchheim, Niederaula, B 454, 144 м
144 м
Keep left toward A 4, A 7
A 4, A 7, 1 km 628 м
1 km 628 м
Keep right and take A 4 toward Berlin, Dresden, Erfurt, Bad Hersfeld
Berlin, Dresden, Erfurt, Bad Hersfeld, A 4, 146 km 927 м
146 km 927 м
Keep right and take B 87 toward Apolda, Bad Sulza, Oettern, Mellingen
Apolda, Bad Sulza, Oettern, Mellingen, B 87, 342 м
342 м
Turn left onto B 87
1 km 911 м
1 km 911 м
Continue onto Umgehungsstraße
Umgehungsstraße, 488 м
488 м
Turn right onto Lehnstedter Straße
Lehnstedter Straße, 5 km 360 м
5 km 360 м
Turn left onto Großschwabhäuser Straße
Großschwabhäuser Straße, 1 km 191 м
1 km 191 м
Turn right onto Döbritscher Straße
Döbritscher Straße, 59 м
59 м
Turn left onto Dorfstraße
Dorfstraße, 314 м
314 м
Turn right onto Dorfstraße
Dorfstraße, 263 м
263 м
Keep right onto Am Anger
Am Anger, 240 м
240 м
Keep left onto Remderodaer Straße
Remderodaer Straße, 2 km 57 м
2 km 57 м
Turn right onto Remderodaer Straße
Remderodaer Straße, 2 km 131 м
2 km 131 м
Turn left onto Über dem Grund
Über dem Grund, 50 м
50 м
Turn right onto B 7 and take B 7 toward Jena
Jena, B 7, 3 km 84 м
3 km 84 м
Turn right onto Schloßgasse
Schloßgasse, 80 м
80 м
Turn left onto Schloßgasse
Schloßgasse, 72 м
72 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Train operators
Found: 9
DB
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
1h 11m
Hourly
$49.62–$54.71
+49 30 311-682904
+49 30 311-682904
BR
Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)
7h 46m
3 times a week
$47.07–$69.97
+32 70 79 79 79
+32 70 79 79 79
AR
ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH
1h 19m
Hourly
$21.63–$33.08
0800 2235546
0800 2235546
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Jena?
The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Jena is to rideshare which costs $16.30 - $26.09 and takes 4h 26m.
What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Jena?
The fastest way to get from Cologne to Jena is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs $65.22 - $97.83 .
Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Jena?
No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Jena station. However, there are services departing from Köln Heumarkt and arriving at Jena bus station via Leverkusen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.
Is there a direct train between Cologne and Jena?
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Jena West. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 56m.
How far is it from Cologne to Jena?
The distance between Cologne and Jena is 522 km. The road distance is 405.7 km.
How do I travel from Cologne to Jena without a car?
The best way to get from Cologne to Jena without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 5h 26m and costs $86.96 - $152.17 .
How long does it take to get from Cologne to Jena?
It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Cologne to Jena, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Cologne to Jena bus from?
Cologne to Jena bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leverkusen station.
Where do I catch the Cologne to Jena train from?
Cologne to Jena train services, operated by NS, depart from Koeln Hbf station.
Train or bus from Cologne to Jena?
The best way to get from Cologne to Jena is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 5h 26m and costs $86.96 - $152.17 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35.87 - $50 and takes 7h 43m.
Where does the Cologne to Jena bus arrive?
Cologne to Jena bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Jena bus station.
Where does the Cologne to Jena train arrive?
Cologne to Jena train services, operated by NS, arrive at Frankfurt(Main)Hbf station.
Can I drive from Cologne to Jena?
Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Jena is 406 km. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Cologne to Jena.
How do I get a train ticket from Cologne to Jena?
Book your Cologne to Jena train tickets online with Omio.
Where can I stay near Jena?
There are 461+ hotels available in Jena. Prices start at $53.17 per night.
Can I share a ride from Cologne to Jena?
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cologne and Jena. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
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