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

The cheapest way to get from Grenoble to Jena is to bus which costs €85 - €150 and takes 17h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Grenoble to Jena is to train and fly which takes 8h 10m and costs €180 - €650.

Is there a direct bus between Grenoble and Jena?

No, there is no direct bus from Grenoble station to Jena station. However, there are services departing from Grenoble - Bus Station and arriving at Jena bus station via Frankfurt Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Grenoble and Jena?

No, there is no direct train from Grenoble to Jena. However, there are services departing from Grenoble and arriving at Jena West via Lyon Part Dieu, Frankfurt and Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 49m.

How far is it from Grenoble to Jena?

The distance between Grenoble and Jena is 1148 km. The road distance is 944 km.

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

The best way to get from Grenoble to Jena without a car is to train which takes 11h 49m and costs €210 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 11h 49m to get from Grenoble to Jena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Grenoble to Jena bus from?

Grenoble to Jena bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Grenoble - Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Grenoble to Jena train from?

Grenoble to Jena train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Grenoble station.

Train or bus from Grenoble to Jena?

The best way to get from Grenoble to Jena is to train which takes 11h 49m and costs €210 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €150 and takes 17h 45m.

Where does the Grenoble to Jena bus arrive?

Grenoble to Jena bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Frankfurt - Airport Bus Station.

Where does the Grenoble to Jena train arrive?

Grenoble to Jena train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.

Can I drive from Grenoble to Jena?

Yes, the driving distance between Grenoble to Jena is 944 km. It takes approximately 9h 30m to drive from Grenoble to Jena.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Jena?

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Grenoble to Jena - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Grenoble to Jena by train (TGV), bus, car, train, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Grenoble to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbftrain 12 / ...
4. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena Westtrain Re3 / ...
11h 49m
€213–601
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Grenoble - Bus Station to Frankfurt - Airport Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt Airport to Jena bus stationbus 220 / ...
17h 45m
€88–147
Drive 944 km
1. Drive from Grenoble to Jenacar 944 km
9h 30m
€148–213
Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Grenoble to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgvtrain
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane LYS - LEJ
3. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Jena Paradiestrain
8h 49m
€137–423
Train via Basel
1. Take the train from Grenoble to Genevetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Genève to Renens VDtrain Ic1 / ...
3. Take the train from Renens VD to Basel SBBtrain
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Erfurt Hbftrain 12 / ...
5. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena Westtrain Re3 / ...
13h 5m
€214–852
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Grenoble to Nuremberg central bus stationbus
2. Take the train from Forchheim to Saalfeldtrain
3. Take the train from Saalfeld to Jena Saalbftrain
18h 28m
€103–178
Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Grenoble to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgvtrain
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane LYS - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena Westtrain
8h 10m
€181–635
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Grenoble to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane GVA - LEJ
3. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Jena Paradiestrain
10h 11m
€198–477
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Grenoble to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane GVA - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena Westtrain
9h 42m
€192–669
Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Grenoble to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgvtrain
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane LYS - MUC
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain
5. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena Westtrain
8h 38m
€188–695
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Grenoble to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane GVA - BER
3. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Erfurt Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena Westtrain
9h 24m
€154–594

Grenoble to Jena by train

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11h 49mAverage Duration

€213Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,148.2 km
Duration: 11h 49m

What companies run services between Grenoble, France and Jena, Germany?

You can take a train from Grenoble to Jena West via Lyon Part Dieu, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Frankfurt, and Erfurt Hbf in around 11h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grenoble - Bus Station to Jena bus station via Frankfurt Airport in around 17h 45m.

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