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427 km.
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Karlsruhe, Germany → Jena, Germany

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Karlsruhe to Jena

Composite routes from Karlsruhe to Jena

Cheapest
3 h 35 min
Car
427 km.
from $23
Other
5 h 31 min
312 km.
from $123.48
7 h 20 min
312 km.
from $68.13
5 h 9 min
Train, Plane
312 km.
from $351.65

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Heidelberg
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$8.23–$12.02
Bus from Heidelberg Pre Waypoint to Jena
Ave. Duration:
5h 36m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$37.97–$53.16

Airlines

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Frankfurt to Schkeuditz
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.24–$329.10

Train operators

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$43.04–$48.10
Train from Frankfurt to Erfurt
Ave. Duration:
3h 2m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.29–$75.95
Train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena
Ave. Duration:
29 min
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$27.85–$31.64
Train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Erfurt
Ave. Duration:
3h 37m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$75.95–$94.93
Train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Jena
Ave. Duration:
5h 53m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$94.93–$113.92

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena
Ave. Duration:
28 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.66–$18.99

Abellio GmbH

Phone:
+49 30 21300130
Email:
info@abellio-mitteldeutschland.de
Website:
abellio.de/
Train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Jena
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$20.25–$26.58

ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH

Phone:
0800 2235546
Website:
abellio.de/
Train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Jena
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$21.52–$32.91

Preßnitztalbahn

Phone:
+49 37343 808037
Email:
verein@pressnitztalbahn.de
Website:
pressnitztalbahn.de/
Train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena
Ave. Duration:
34 min
Frequency:
Hourly

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Karlsruhe to Jena is to bus which costs $39.13 - $59.78 and takes 7h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Karlsruhe to Jena is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs $65.22 - $103.26 .

Is there a direct bus between Karlsruhe and Jena?

No, there is no direct bus from Karlsruhe station to Jena station. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe central train station and arriving at Jena bus station via Heidelberg Pre Waypoint. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Karlsruhe and Jena?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Jena Paradies. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 53m.

How far is it from Karlsruhe to Jena?

The distance between Karlsruhe and Jena is 480 km. The road distance is 426.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Karlsruhe to Jena without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 5h 31m and costs $97.83 - $141.30 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Karlsruhe to Jena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Karlsruhe to Jena bus from?

Karlsruhe to Jena bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Karlsruhe central train station.

Where do I catch the Karlsruhe to Jena train from?

Karlsruhe to Jena train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Karlsruhe to Jena?

The best way to get from Karlsruhe to Jena is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 5h 31m and costs $97.83 - $141.30 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $39.13 - $59.78 and takes 7h 20m.

Where does the Karlsruhe to Jena bus arrive?

Karlsruhe to Jena bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heidelberg Pre Waypoint station.

Where does the Karlsruhe to Jena train arrive?

Karlsruhe to Jena train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Karlsruhe to Jena?

Yes, the driving distance between Karlsruhe to Jena is 426 km. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Karlsruhe to Jena.

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

Book your Karlsruhe to Jena train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Jena?

There are 461+ hotels available in Jena. Prices start at $53.17 per night.
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