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

The cheapest way to get from Jena to Linz is to bus which costs €45 - €80 and takes 8h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Jena to Linz is to drive which takes 4h 48m and costs €75 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Jena and Linz?

No, there is no direct bus from Jena station to Linz. However, there are services departing from Jena bus station and arriving at Linz Industriezeile via Dresden central station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Jena and Linz?

No, there is no direct train from Jena to Linz. However, there are services departing from Jena West and arriving at Linz/Donau Hbf via Erfurt Hbf, Nuernberg Hbf and Passau Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.

How far is it from Jena to Linz?

The distance between Jena and Linz is 556 km. The road distance is 447.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Jena to Linz without a car is to train which takes 7h 18m and costs €110 - €460.

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

It takes approximately 7h 18m to get from Jena to Linz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Jena to Linz bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Jena to Linz train from?

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

Train or bus from Jena to Linz?

The best way to get from Jena to Linz is to train which takes 7h 18m and costs €110 - €460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €80 and takes 8h 50m.

Where does the Jena to Linz bus arrive?

Jena to Linz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dresden central station.

Where does the Jena to Linz train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Jena to Linz?

Yes, the driving distance between Jena to Linz is 447 km. It takes approximately 4h 48m to drive from Jena to Linz.

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

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

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Jena to Linz - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Jena to Linz by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Jena West to Erfurt Hbftrain Re3 / ...
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain 29 / ...
3. Take the train from Nuernberg Hbf to Passau Hbftrain Re
4. Take the train from Passau Hbf to Linz/Donau Hbftrain Re
7h 18m
€113–452
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Jena bus station to Dresden central stationbus N1305 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Linz Industriezeilebus N881 / ...
8h 50m
€45–78
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Jena Paradies to Saalfeld(Saale)train Rb / ...
2. Take the train from Saalfeld to Nürnberg Hbftrain
3. Take the nighttrain from Nuernberg Hbf to Linz/Donau Hbfnighttrain Nj
8h 21m
€64–271
Drive 447.1 km
1. Drive from Jena to Linzcar 447.1 km
4h 48m
€76–109
Train via Prague
1. Take the train from Apolda to Praha Hlavní nádražítrain Drf
2. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Linz/Donau Hbftrain Ec
12h 16m
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Jena Paradies to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain
2. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Linz Airport (LNZ)plane LEJ - LNZ
7h 52m
€312–850

Jena to Linz by train

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Distance: 556 km
Duration: 7h 18m

What companies run services between Jena, Germany and Linz, Austria?

You can take a train from Jena West to Linz/Donau Hbf via Erfurt Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf, Nuernberg Hbf, and Passau Hbf in around 7h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jena bus station to Linz Industriezeile via Dresden central station in around 8h 50m.

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