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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Plzeň,Terminál Hlavní nádraží to Dresdenbus bus Ivano-Frankivsk
    2. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Jena bus stationbus bus N1305 / ...
    5h 4m
    €39–48

  2. Drive  225.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Pilsen to Jenacar car 225.6 km
    3h 27m
    €36–52

  3. Train via Marktredwitz

    1. Take the train from Plzen-Jizni Predmesti to Chebtrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Marktredwitz to Hof Hbftrain train Re2
    3. Take the train from Hof Hbf to Gera Hbftrain train Rb
    4. Take the train from Gera Hbf to Jena Westtrain train Re3 / ...
    5h 56m
    €286–520

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Plzen-Jizni Predmesti to Chebtrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Cheb to Kuerbitztrain train Re
    3. Take the train from Kuerbitz to Gera Suedtrain train Rb
    4. Take the train from Gera Süd to Jena Westtrain train Re3 / ...
    6h 50m
    €36–84

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Plzeň hlavní nádraží to Chomutovtrain train R25
    2. Take the train from Glauchau, Bahnhof to Jena Westtrain train Re1
    9h 8m
    €39–107

Pilsen to Jena by train

Calendar54Weekly Trains
Duration5h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket€286Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 354.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 4m

What companies run services between Pilsen, Czechia and Jena, Germany?

You can take a bus from Plzeň,Terminál Hlavní nádraží to Jena bus station via Dresden and Dresden central station in around 5h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Plzen-Jizni Predmesti to Jena West via Cheb, Marktredwitz, Hof Hbf, and Gera Hbf in around 5h 56m.

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