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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Essen to Jena

Composite routes from Essen to Jena

Cheapest
3 h 39 min
Car
429 km.
from $23

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Essen central train station to Kassel
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$21.63–$30.53
Bus from Kassel to Jena
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$21.63–$30.53

Airlines

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Schkeuditz
Ave. Duration:
3h 53m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$585.24

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Schkeuditz
Ave. Duration:
6h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$127.23–$394.40

Condor Flugdienst

Website:
condor.com
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Schkeuditz
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Friday to Sunday
Estimated price:
$127.23–$458.01

Train operators

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Essen Hbf to Jena
Ave. Duration:
4h 57m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$89.06–$101.78

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:
$20.36–$26.72

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:
$21.63–$33.08

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Jena is to bus which costs $36.96 - $52.17 and takes 7h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Jena is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs $65.22 - $103.26 .

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Jena?

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

Is there a direct train between Essen and Jena?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Jena West. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 57m.

How far is it from Essen to Jena?

The distance between Essen and Jena is 445 km. The road distance is 428.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Jena without a car is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs $76.09 - $86.96 .

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

The train from Essen Hbf to Jena West takes 4h 57m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Essen to Jena bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Essen to Jena train from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Jena?

The best way to get from Essen to Jena is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs $76.09 - $86.96 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $36.96 - $52.17 and takes 7h 20m.

Where does the Essen to Jena bus arrive?

Essen to Jena bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Kassel station.

Where does the Essen to Jena train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Jena?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Jena is 429 km. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Essen to Jena.

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

Book your Essen to Jena train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Essen 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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