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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Essen to Jena

Composite routes from Essen to Jena

Cheapest
3 h 42 min
Car
380 km.
from $20

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 1
FlixBus
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FlixBus
Website
3h 15m
Twice daily
$21.63–$30.53
+49 30 300 137 300
+49 30 300 137 300
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Airlines
Found: 3
Lufthansa
Website
Austrian Airlines
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Condor Flugdienst
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Lufthansa
Website
3h 53m
Every day
$139.95–$585.24
Austrian Airlines
Website
6h 25m
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
$127.23–$394.40
Condor Flugdienst
Website
5h 40m
Friday to Sunday
$127.23–$458.01
Train operators
Found: 3
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
Abellio GmbH
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ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH
Website
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
4h 57m
Twice daily
$89.06–$101.78
+49 30 311-682904
+49 30 311-682904
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Abellio GmbH
Website
1h 14m
Hourly
$20.36–$26.72
+49 30 21300130
+49 30 21300130
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH
Website
1h 19m
Hourly
$21.63–$33.08
0800 2235546
0800 2235546
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Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Jena is to bus which costs $36.96 - $52.17 and takes 7h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Jena is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs $65.22 - $103.26 .

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Jena?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Jena station. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Jena bus station via Kassel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Jena?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Jena West. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 57m.

How far is it from Essen to Jena?

The distance between Essen and Jena is 445 km. The road distance is 428.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Jena without a car is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs $76.09 - $86.96 .

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

The train from Essen Hbf to Jena West takes 4h 57m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Essen to Jena bus from?

Essen to Jena bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Jena train from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Jena?

The best way to get from Essen to Jena is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs $76.09 - $86.96 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $36.96 - $52.17 and takes 7h 20m.

Where does the Essen to Jena bus arrive?

Essen to Jena bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Kassel station.

Where does the Essen to Jena train arrive?

Essen to Jena train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Jena West station.

Can I drive from Essen to Jena?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Jena is 429 km. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Essen to Jena.

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

Book your Essen to Jena train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Essen to Jena?

Book your Essen to Jena bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Jena?

There are 461+ hotels available in Jena. Prices start at $53.17 per night.
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