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

The cheapest way to get from Paris to Jena is to bus which costs €70 - €120 and takes 12h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Paris to Jena is to fly and train which takes 6h 24m and costs €160 - €650.

Is there a direct bus between Paris and Jena?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arriving at Jena bus station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Paris and Jena?

No, there is no direct train from Paris to Jena. However, there are services departing from Paris Est and arriving at Jena West via Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.

How far is it from Paris to Jena?

The distance between Paris and Jena is 953 km. The road distance is 851.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Paris to Jena without a car is to train which takes 6h 42m and costs €170 - €480.

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

It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Paris to Jena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paris to Jena bus from?

Paris to Jena bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

Where do I catch the Paris to Jena train from?

Paris to Jena train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Paris Est station.

Train or bus from Paris to Jena?

The best way to get from Paris to Jena is to train which takes 6h 42m and costs €170 - €480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €120 and takes 12h 45m.

Where does the Paris to Jena bus arrive?

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

Where does the Paris to Jena train arrive?

Paris to Jena train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.

Can I drive from Paris to Jena?

Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Jena is 852 km. It takes approximately 7h 36m to drive from Paris to Jena.

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

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

Book your Paris to Jena bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Jena?

There are 538+ hotels available in Jena.

Paris to Jena - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Paris to Jena by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Paris Est to Erfurt Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena Westtrain Re3 / ...
6h 42m
€179–474
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Jena bus stationbus N1305 / ...
12h 45m
€70–120
Drive 851.5 km
1. Drive from Paris to Jenacar 851.5 km
7h 36m
€136–196
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Nuremberg Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane CDG - NUE
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena Westtrain
6h 24m
€166–645
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Paris l'Est to Frankfurttrain 82
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbftrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena Westtrain Re3 / ...
7h 19m
€163–454
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane CDG - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena Westtrain
7h 30m
€136–488
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane CDG - BER
2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Jena Paradiestrain
7h 48m
€114–362
Fly Paris Orly Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane ORY - BER
2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Jena Paradiestrain
7h 50m
€156–439
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Hannover Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane CDG - HAJ
2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Göttingentrain
3. Take the train from Göttingen to Jena Westtrain
8h 29m
€189–611

Paris to Jena by train

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6h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 952.6 km
Duration: 6h 42m

What companies run services between Paris, France and Jena, Germany?

You can take a train from Paris Est to Jena West via Erfurt Hbf in around 6h 42m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Jena bus station once daily. Tickets cost €70–120 and the journey takes 12h 45m.

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