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There are 5 ways to get from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Jena by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain train Ice
    2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena Westtrain train Rb
    2h 55m
    €53–339

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Jena bus stationbus bus 220 / ...
    3h 40m
    €24–45

  3. Drive 289.1 km

    1. Drive from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Jenacar car 289.1 km
    2h 35m
    €41–59

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane plane FRA - LEJ
    2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Jena Paradiestrain train
    4h 24m
    €116–265

  5. Train via Frankfurt

    1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbftrain train 12 / ...
    2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena Westtrain train Rb
    3h 4m
    €53–339

Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Jena by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket€53Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 298.7 km
  • Duration: 2h 55m

What companies run services between Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Germany and Jena, Germany?

You can take a train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Jena West via Erfurt Hbf in around 2h 55m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Frankfurt central train station to Jena bus station 4 times a day. Tickets cost €24–45 and the journey takes 3h 35m.

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