The average bus between Mainz and Jena takes 5h 26m and the fastest bus takes 5h 2m. The bus service runs several times per day from Mainz to Jena. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Mainz and Jena. The earliest departure is at 8:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Mainz is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Jena at 5:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 5h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Mainz to Jena. However, there are services departing from Mainz station and arriving at Jena station via Jena bus station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
Mainz to Jena bus services, operated by DB Bus, depart from Frankfurt Airport station.
Mainz to Jena bus services, operated by DB Bus, arrive at Jena bus station.
Book your Mainz to Jena bus tickets online with DB Bus and FlixBus.
The distance between Mainz and Jena is 256.8 km. The road distance is 327 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Frankfurt Airport to Jena bus station twice daily. Tickets cost €23–40 and the journey takes 4h.
