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There are 6 ways to get from Frankfurt to Jena by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Neustadt

    best
    1. Take the train from Neustadt to Nürnberg Hbftrain train S6
    2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain train 29 / ...
    3. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena Westtrain train Rb
    3h 54m
    €47–327

  2. Drive 200.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Frankfurt to Jenacar car 200.8 km
    2h 58m
    €29–41

  3. Line 991 bus, train via Erfurt

    1. Take the bus from Schlüsselfeld Post to Bambergbus bus 991 / ...
    2. Take the train from Bamberg to Erfurt Hbftrain train 28 / ...
    3. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena Westtrain train Rb
    4h 29m
    €34–266

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Markt Bibart to Nürnberg Hbftrain train
    2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain train 29 / ...
    3. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena Westtrain train Rb
    4h 14m
    €53–338

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Fürth to Saalfeldtrain train Re14
    2. Take the train from Saalfeld(Saale) to Jena Paradiestrain train Rb / ...
    5h 12m
    €56–129

  6. Line 991 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Schlüsselfeld Post to Bambergbus bus 991 / ...
    2. Take the train from Bamberg to Saalfeldtrain train
    3. Take the train from Saalfeld(Saale) to Jena Paradiestrain train Rb / ...
    5h 28m
    €33–141

Frankfurt to Jena by bus and train

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration3h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket€47Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 296.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 54m

What companies run services between Frankfurt, Bavaria, Germany and Jena, Germany?

You can take a bus from Frankfurt to Jena West via Neustadt, Neustadt, Nürnberg Hbf, and Erfurt Hbf in around 3h 54m.

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