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

The cheapest way to get from Jena to Aachen is to bus which costs €35 - €60 and takes 7h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Jena to Aachen is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct bus between Jena and Aachen?

No, there is no direct bus from Jena station to Aachen station. However, there are services departing from Jena bus station and arriving at Aachen station west via Montabaur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Jena and Aachen?

No, there is no direct train from Jena to Aachen. However, there are services departing from Jena West and arriving at Aachen, Hbf via Erfurt Hbf and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.

How far is it from Jena to Aachen?

The distance between Jena and Aachen is 548 km. The road distance is 468.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Jena to Aachen without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 5h 50m and costs €95 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Jena to Aachen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Jena to Aachen bus from?

Jena to Aachen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Jena bus station.

Where do I catch the Jena to Aachen train from?

Jena to Aachen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Jena West station.

Train or bus from Jena to Aachen?

The best way to get from Jena to Aachen is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 5h 50m and costs €95 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 7h 40m.

Where does the Jena to Aachen bus arrive?

Jena to Aachen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Montabaur station.

Where does the Jena to Aachen train arrive?

Jena to Aachen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.

Can I drive from Jena to Aachen?

Yes, the driving distance between Jena to Aachen is 468 km. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Jena to Aachen.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Aachen?

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There are 5 ways to get from Jena to Aachen by train, bus, or car

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Train via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Jena West to Erfurt Hbftrain Re3 / ...
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurttrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Aachen, Hbftrain 79
5h 50m
€98–507
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Jena bus station to Montabaurbus N780
2. Take the bus from Montabaur to Aachen station westbus N884
7h 40m
€36–60
Drive 468.2 km
1. Drive from Jena to Aachencar 468.2 km
4h 17m
€68–97
Train
1. Take the train from Jena West to Düsseldorf Hbftrain 51
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Aachen Westtrain Re
7h 12m
Train #2
1. Take the train from Jena West to Heilbad Heiligenstadttrain Re1
2. Take the train from Heilbad Heiligenstadt to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain Re8 / ...
3. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Kamentrain Re
4. Take the train from Kamen to Aachen Hbftrain Re
8h 57m

Jena to Aachen by train

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5h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 547.8 km
Duration: 5h 50m

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

You can take a train from Jena West to Aachen, Hbf via Erfurt Hbf and Frankfurt in around 5h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jena bus station to Aachen station west via Montabaur in around 7h 40m.

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