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

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  1. Train via Erfurt

    best
    1. Take the train from Jena West to Erfurt Hbftrain train Rb / ...
    2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain train 28 / ...
    3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Markt Bibarttrain train
    5h 4m
    €54–334

  2. Drive 201.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jena to Frankfurtcar car 201.3 km
    2h 56m
    €29–41

  3. Train, line 991 bus via Erfurt

    1. Take the train from Jena West to Erfurt Hbftrain train Rb / ...
    2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Bambergtrain train 28 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bamberg to Schlüsselfeld Postbus bus 991 / ...
    5h 12m
    €35–261

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Jena Paradies to Saalfeld(Saale)train train Rb / ...
    2. Take the train from Saalfeld to Fürthtrain train Re14
    6h
    €57–127

  5. Train, line 991 bus

    1. Take the train from Jena Paradies to Saalfeld(Saale)train train Rb / ...
    2. Take the train from Saalfeld to Bambergtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bamberg to Schlüsselfeld Postbus bus 991 / ...
    6h 13m
    €34–139

Jena to Frankfurt by train and bus

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration5h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket€54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 301.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 4m

What companies run services between Jena, Germany and Frankfurt, Bavaria, Germany?

You can take a train from Jena West to Frankfurt via Erfurt Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf, Markt Bibart, and Markt Bibart in around 5h 4m.

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