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How to get fromJena to Erlangenby train, car, or bus

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

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  1. Train via Erfurt

    best
    1. Take the train from Jena West to Erfurt Hbftrain train Re3 / ...
    2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Erlangentrain train 28 / ...
    2h 1m
    €35–277

  2. Drive  194.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jena to Erlangencar car 194.9 km
    2h 33m
    €29–42

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Jena Paradies to Erlangentrain train 61 / ...
    2h 23m
    €30–160

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Jena bus station to Erfurt central train stationbus bus N1305 / ...
    2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Erlangentrain train 28 / ...
    2h 23m
    €32–136

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Jena Paradies to Saalfeld(Saale)train train Rb / ...
    2. Take the train from Saalfeld to Erlangentrain train Re14
    3h 23m
    €34–155

Jena to Erlangen by train

Calendar158Weekly Trains
Duration2h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket€35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 210.4 km
  • Duration: 2h 1m

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

You can take a train from Jena West to Erlangen via Erfurt Hbf in around 2h 1m.

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