There are 4 ways to get from Strasbourg to Jena by train, bus, car, or train (TGV)
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- Take the train from Strasbourg to Erfurt Hbftrain Ice
- Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena Westtrain Re3 / ...
4h 43m€88–328Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Strasbourg to Frankfurt Airportbus FlixBus 108 / ...
- Take the bus from Frankfurt Airport to Jena bus stationbus N1305 / ...
8h 55m€44–70Drive 492.3 km
- Drive from Strasbourg to Jenacar 492.3 km
4h 24m€79–114Train via Karlsruhe
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Karlsruhe Hbftrain Ice / ...
- Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Jena Paradiestrain 61
7h 33m€99–230
Strasbourg to Jena by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Strasbourg to Jena is to bus which costs €40 - €70 and takes 8h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Strasbourg to Jena is to drive which takes 4h 24m and costs €75 - €120.
No, there is no direct bus from Strasbourg to Jena station. However, there are services departing from Strasbourg and arriving at Jena bus station via Frankfurt Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Strasbourg to Jena. However, there are services departing from Strasbourg and arriving at Jena West via Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
The distance between Strasbourg and Jena is 515 km. The road distance is 492.3 km.
The best way to get from Strasbourg to Jena without a car is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs €85 - €330.
It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Strasbourg to Jena, including transfers.
Strasbourg to Jena bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Strasbourg station.
Strasbourg to Jena train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Strasbourg station.
The best way to get from Strasbourg to Jena is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs €85 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 8h 55m.
What companies run services between Strasbourg, France and Jena, Germany?
You can take a train from Strasbourg to Jena West via Erfurt Hbf in around 4h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Strasbourg to Jena bus station via Frankfurt Airport in around 8h 55m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Strasbourg to Erfurt Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €80–180
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena West
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–17
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Strasbourg to Karlsruhe Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–30
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Jena Paradies
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €85–200
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena West
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–35
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
- Phone
- +49 37343 808037
- [email protected]
- Website
- Preßnitztalbahn
Train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena West
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €130–150
- Schedules at
- Preßnitztalbahn
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Strasbourg to Karlsruhe Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15–24
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Strasbourg to Karlsruhe Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €14–24
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Strasbourg to Frankfurt Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–30
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Frankfurt Airport to Jena bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Strasbourg to Frankfurt Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–29
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Strasbourg to Jena bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt Airport station.
Strasbourg to Jena train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Strasbourg to Jena is 492 km. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Strasbourg to Jena.
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