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How to get fromFrankfurt am Main to Jenaby train, bus, car, plane, or rideshare

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There are 6 ways to get from Frankfurt am Main to Jena by train, bus, car, plane, or rideshare

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  1. Train via Erfurt

    best
    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

  2. Rideshare

    cheapest
    1. Take the rideshare from Frankfurt to Jenarideshare rideshare 284 km
    3h 15m
    €10–17

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Jena bus stationbus bus 220 / ...
    3h 35m
    €24–45

  4. Drive 287.9 km

    1. Drive from Frankfurt am Main to Jenacar car 287.9 km
    2h 34m
    €41–59

  5. 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 28m
    €117–260

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Frankfurt (Main) Süd to Apoldatrain train Drf
    5h 18m

Frankfurt am Main to Jena by train

Calendar150Weekly Trains
Duration3h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket€53Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 298.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 4m

What companies run services between Frankfurt am Main, Germany and Jena, Germany?

You can take a train from Frankfurt to Jena West via Erfurt Hbf in around 3h 4m. 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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