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There are 4 ways to get from Dortmund to Jena by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Erfurt

    best
    1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain train 51
    2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena Westtrain train Rb
    4h 22m
    €76–424

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Kasselbus bus N1360b / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kassel to Jena bus stationbus bus N69
    6h 10m
    €28–48

  3. Drive 344.2 km

    1. Drive from Dortmund to Jenacar car 344.2 km
    3h 22m
    €49–71

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Jena Westtrain train 51
    4h 31m
    €75–310

Dortmund to Jena by train

Calendar62Weekly Trains
Duration4h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket€76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 411.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 22m

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

You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Jena West via Erfurt Hbf in around 4h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dortmund central bus station to Jena bus station via Kassel in around 6h 10m.

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