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

The cheapest way to get from Ulm to Jena is to drive which costs €50 - €80 and takes 4h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ulm to Jena is to drive which takes 4h 2m and costs €50 - €80.

Is there a direct train between Ulm and Jena?

No, there is no direct train from Ulm to Jena. However, there are services departing from Ulm Hbf and arriving at Jena West via Donauwoerth, Nürnberg Hbf and Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.

How far is it from Ulm to Jena?

The distance between Ulm and Jena is 404 km. The road distance is 369.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Ulm to Jena without a car is to train via Nuremberg which takes 4h 36m and costs €80 - €480.

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

It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Ulm to Jena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ulm to Jena train from?

Ulm to Jena train services, operated by agilis, depart from Ulm Hbf station.

Where does the Ulm to Jena train arrive?

Ulm to Jena train services, operated by agilis, arrive at Donauwoerth station.

Can I drive from Ulm to Jena?

Yes, the driving distance between Ulm to Jena is 369 km. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Ulm to Jena.

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

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Where can I stay near Jena?

There are 538+ hotels available in Jena.

Ulm to Jena - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Ulm to Jena by train, car, or plane

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Train via Nuremberg
best
1. Take the train from Ulm Hbf to Donauwoerthtrain Rb
2. Take the train from Donauwoerth to Nuernberg Hbftrain Ice / ...
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain 29 / ...
4. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena Westtrain Re3 / ...
4h 36m
€84–475
Drive 369.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Ulm to Jenacar 369.3 km
4h 2m
€54–78
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane FRA - LEJ
3. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Jena Paradiestrain
6h 4m
€144–306
Train
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Erfurt Hbftrain 11
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena Westtrain Re3 / ...
5h 7m
€107–338

Ulm to Jena by train

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Distance: 403.7 km
Duration: 4h 36m

What companies run services between Ulm, Germany and Jena, Germany?

You can take a train from Ulm Hbf to Jena West via Donauwoerth, Nuernberg Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf, and Erfurt Hbf in around 4h 36m.

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