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

The cheapest way to get from Aachen to Jena is to bus which costs €40 - €70 and takes 7h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Aachen to Jena is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct bus between Aachen and Jena?

No, there is no direct bus from Aachen station to Jena station. However, there are services departing from Aachen station west and arriving at Jena bus station via Montabaur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Aachen and Jena?

No, there is no direct train from Aachen to Jena. However, there are services departing from Aachen Hbf and arriving at Jena West via Frankfurt and Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.

How far is it from Aachen to Jena?

The distance between Aachen and Jena is 548 km. The road distance is 466 km.

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

The best way to get from Aachen to Jena without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 5h 26m and costs €95 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Aachen to Jena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Jena bus from?

Aachen to Jena bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Aachen station west.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Jena train from?

Aachen to Jena train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Aachen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Aachen to Jena?

The best way to get from Aachen to Jena is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 5h 26m and costs €95 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 7h 30m.

Where does the Aachen to Jena bus arrive?

Aachen to Jena bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Montabaur station.

Where does the Aachen to Jena train arrive?

Aachen to Jena train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt(Main)Hbf station.

Can I drive from Aachen to Jena?

Yes, the driving distance between Aachen to Jena is 466 km. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Aachen to Jena.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Jena?

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Aachen to Jena - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Aachen to Jena by train, bus, car, plane, or train (Eurostar)

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Train via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbftrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena Westtrain Rb
5h 26m
€99–539
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aachen station west to Montabaurbus N884
2. Take the bus from Montabaur to Jena bus stationbus N780
7h 30m
€40–68
Drive 466 km
1. Drive from Aachen to Jenacar 466 km
4h 17m
€67–96
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane FRA - LEJ
3. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Jena Paradiestrain
5h 49m
€154–444
Train
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Jena Paradiestrain 51
8h 1m
€107–463
Train #2
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Kamentrain Re
2. Take the train from Kamen to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain Re
3. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Heilbad Heiligenstadttrain Re
4. Take the train from Heilbad Heiligenstadt to Jena Westtrain Re1
8h 59m

Aachen to Jena by train

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5h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 548.1 km
Duration: 5h 26m

What companies run services between Aachen, Germany and Jena, Germany?

You can take a train from Aachen Hbf to Jena West via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Frankfurt, and Erfurt Hbf in around 5h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aachen station west to Jena bus station via Montabaur in around 7h 30m.

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