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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Karlovy Vary to Chemnitz central bus stationbus bus 910
    2. Take the bus from Chemnitz central bus station to Jena bus stationbus bus N69 / ...
    4h 25m
    €17–29

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Karlovy Vary to Mehltheuertrain train Rb
    2. Take the train from Mehltheuer to Gera Hbftrain train Rb
    3. Take the train from Gera Hbf to Jena Westtrain train Re3 / ...
    5h 9m
    €166–473

  3. Drive 152.4 km

    1. Drive from Karlovy Vary to Jenacar car 152.4 km
    2h 21m
    €24–34

  4. Train via Auerbach

    1. Take the train from Karlovy Vary to Falkenstein(Vogtl)train train 145
    2. Take the train from Plauen(Vogtl) Mitte to Gera Hbftrain train Rb
    3. Take the train from Gera Hbf to Jena Westtrain train Re3 / ...
    5h 34m
    €27–225

  5. Train via Cheb

    1. Take the train from Karlovy Vary to Chebtrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Cheb to Weischlitztrain train Re
    3. Take the train from Weischlitz to Gera Hbftrain train Rb
    4. Take the train from Gera Hbf to Jena Westtrain train Re3 / ...
    5h 47m
    €39–251

Karlovy Vary to Jena by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration4h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket€17Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 196.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 25m

What companies run services between Karlovy Vary, Czechia and Jena, Germany?

You can take a bus from Karlovy Vary to Jena bus station via Chemnitz central bus station in around 4h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Karlovy Vary to Jena West via Mehltheuer and Gera Hbf in around 5h 9m.

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