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

The cheapest way to get from Jena to Köthen is to drive which costs €18 - €27 and takes 1h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Jena to Köthen is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs €18 - €27.

Is there a direct bus between Jena and Köthen?

No, there is no direct bus from Jena station to Köthen. However, there are services departing from Jena bus station and arriving at Halle via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Jena and Köthen?

No, there is no direct train from Jena to Köthen. However, there are services departing from Jena Paradies and arriving at Köthen via Halle(Saale)Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.

How far is it from Jena to Köthen?

The distance between Jena and Köthen is 119 km. The road distance is 128.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Jena to Köthen without a car is to train which takes 1h 54m and costs €21 - €95.

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

It takes approximately 1h 54m to get from Jena to Köthen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Jena to Köthen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Jena to Köthen train from?

Jena to Köthen train services, operated by Abellio GmbH, depart from Jena Paradies station.

Train or bus from Jena to Köthen?

The best way to get from Jena to Köthen is to train which takes 1h 54m and costs €21 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €50 and takes 3h 7m.

Where does the Jena to Köthen bus arrive?

Jena to Köthen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Halle station.

Where does the Jena to Köthen train arrive?

Jena to Köthen train services, operated by Abellio GmbH, arrive at Halle(Saale)Hbf station.

Can I drive from Jena to Köthen?

Yes, the driving distance between Jena to Köthen is 129 km. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Jena to Köthen.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Jena Paradies to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain Rb
2. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Köthentrain 56 / ...
1h 54m
€21–93
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Jena bus station to Hallebus N1389
3h 7m
€17–46
Drive 128.7 km
1. Drive from Jena to Köthencar 128.7 km
1h 21m
€19–27

Jena to Köthen by train

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1h 54mAverage Duration

€21Cheapest Price

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Distance: 119.1 km
Duration: 1h 54m

What companies run services between Jena, Germany and Köthen, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany?

You can take a train from Jena Paradies to Köthen via Halle(Saale)Hbf in around 1h 54m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Jena bus station to Halle once daily. Tickets cost €10–18 and the journey takes 2h 15m.

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