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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain train Ice
    2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena Westtrain train Re3 / ...
    5h 10m
    €97–344

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Linz Industriezeile to Dresden central stationbus bus N881 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Jena bus stationbus bus N1305 / ...
    8h 55m
    €49–74

  3. Drive  446.6 km

    1. Drive from Linz to Jenacar car 446.6 km
    4h 49m
    €76–109

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Linz Airport (LNZ) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane plane LNZ - LEJ
    2. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Jena Paradiestrain train
    7h 56m
    €331–953

  5. Train via Nuremberg

    1. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Nuernberg Hbftrain train Ice
    2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain train 29 / ...
    3. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena Westtrain train Re3 / ...
    5h 20m
    €93–421

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Linz Industriezeile Bus Stop to Nuremberg Central Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Forchheim to Saalfeldtrain train
    3. Take the train from Saalfeld(Saale) to Jena Saalbftrain train Rb / ...
    10h 52m
    €101–239

Linz to Jena by train

Calendar19Weekly Trains
Duration5h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket€97Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 559.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 10m

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

You can take a train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Jena West via Erfurt Hbf in around 5h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Linz Industriezeile to Jena bus station via Dresden central station in around 8h 55m.

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