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

The cheapest way to get from Pilsen to Jena is to bus which costs €35 - €50 and takes 5h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pilsen to Jena is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Pilsen and Jena?

No, there is no direct bus from Pilsen to Jena station. However, there are services departing from Plzeň,Terminál Hlavní nádraží and arriving at Jena bus station via Dresden central station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Pilsen and Jena?

No, there is no direct train from Pilsen to Jena. However, there are services departing from Plzen-Jizni Predmesti and arriving at Jena West via Cheb, Kuerbitz and Gera Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.

How far is it from Pilsen to Jena?

The distance between Pilsen and Jena is 355 km. The road distance is 225.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Pilsen to Jena without a car is to bus which takes 5h 4m and costs €35 - €50.

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

It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Pilsen to Jena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pilsen to Jena bus from?

Pilsen to Jena bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Plzeň,Terminál Hlavní nádraží station.

Where do I catch the Pilsen to Jena train from?

Pilsen to Jena train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), depart from Plzen-Jizni Predmesti station.

Train or bus from Pilsen to Jena?

The best way to get from Pilsen to Jena is to bus which takes 5h 4m and costs €35 - €50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €40 - €230 and takes 6h 7m.

Where does the Pilsen to Jena bus arrive?

Pilsen to Jena bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Dresden station.

Where does the Pilsen to Jena train arrive?

Pilsen to Jena train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), arrive at Cheb station.

Can I drive from Pilsen to Jena?

Yes, the driving distance between Pilsen to Jena is 226 km. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Pilsen to Jena.

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

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Pilsen to Jena - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Pilsen to Jena by bus, train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Plzeň,Terminál Hlavní nádraží to Dresdenbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Jena bus stationbus N1305 / ...
5h 4m
€36–46
Drive 225.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Pilsen to Jenacar 225.6 km
3h 27m
€35–51
Train
1. Take the train from Plzen-Jizni Predmesti to Chebtrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Cheb to Kuerbitztrain Re
3. Take the train from Kuerbitz to Gera Hbftrain Rb
4. Take the train from Gera Hbf to Jena Westtrain Re3 / ...
6h 7m
€42–225
Train via Hof
1. Take the train from Plzen-Jizni Predmesti to Chebtrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Cheb to Hof Hbftrain Rb
3. Take the train from Hof Hbf to Gera Hbftrain Rb
4. Take the train from Gera Hbf to Jena Westtrain Re3 / ...
6h 23m
€298–533

Pilsen to Jena by train

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Distance: 354.5 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, Kuerbitz, and Gera Hbf in around 6h 7m.

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