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

The cheapest way to get from Aarhus to Jena is to bus which costs €55 - €100 and takes 13h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Aarhus to Jena is to drive and car train which takes 7h 8m and costs €170 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Aarhus and Jena?

No, there is no direct bus from Aarhus to Jena station. However, there are services departing from Aarhus C FlixBus stop and arriving at Jena bus station via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Aarhus and Jena?

No, there is no direct train from Aarhus to Jena. However, there are services departing from Aarhus H and arriving at Jena West via Fredericia St., Hamburg Hbf and Göttingen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 25m.

How far is it from Aarhus to Jena?

The distance between Aarhus and Jena is 841 km. The road distance is 729.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Aarhus to Jena without a car is to train via Göttingen which takes 11h 25m and costs €140 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 11h 25m to get from Aarhus to Jena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aarhus to Jena bus from?

Aarhus to Jena bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Aarhus C FlixBus stop station.

Where do I catch the Aarhus to Jena train from?

Aarhus to Jena train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), depart from Aarhus H station.

Train or bus from Aarhus to Jena?

The best way to get from Aarhus to Jena is to train via Göttingen which takes 11h 25m and costs €140 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €100 and takes 13h 15m.

Where does the Aarhus to Jena bus arrive?

Aarhus to Jena bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where does the Aarhus to Jena train arrive?

Aarhus to Jena train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), arrive at Fredericia St. station.

Can I drive from Aarhus to Jena?

Yes, the driving distance between Aarhus to Jena is 729 km. It takes approximately 7h 15m to drive from Aarhus to Jena.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Jena?

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Aarhus to Jena - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Aarhus to Jena by train, bus, night train, car, car train, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Göttingen
best
1. Take the train from Aarhus H to Fredericia St.train Re / ...
2. Take the train from Fredericia St. to Hamburg Hbftrain Ece
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Göttingentrain 20 / ...
4. Take the train from Göttingen to Jena Westtrain Re1
11h 25m
€142–234
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aarhus C FlixBus stop to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus N150 / ...
2. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Jena bus stationbus N780
13h 15m
€56–96
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Aarhus H to Odense St.train Icl / ...
2. Take the night train from Odense to Hamburg Hbfnighttrain 305
3. Take the night train from Hamburg to Halle(Saale)Hbfnighttrain
4. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Jena Saalbftrain Rb
14h 40m
€170–237
Drive 729.2 km
1. Drive from Aarhus to Jenacar 729.2 km
7h 15m
€128–185
Train
1. Take the train from Aarhus H to Odense St.train Icl / ...
2. Take the train from Odense St. to Hamburg Hbftrain Ece / ...
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain 28 / ...
4. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena Westtrain Re3 / ...
12h 48m
€154–217
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Aarhus to Hamburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Hamburg Hbf to Göttingencartrain
3. Drive from Göttingen to Jenacar
7h 8m
€171–230
Train to Billund Airport, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Aarhus H to Vejle St.train
2. Fly from Billund Airport (BLL) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane BLL - LEJ
3. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Jena Paradiestrain
9h 13m
€178–424
Fly Aarhus Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Aarhus Airport (AAR) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane AAR - BER
2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Jena Paradiestrain
9h 16m
€130–356
Train to Billund Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Aarhus H to Vejle St.train
2. Fly from Billund Airport (BLL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BLL - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena Westtrain
8h 58m
€188–419
Train to Copenhagen Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Aarhus H to København, Københavns Lufthavntrain
2. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane CPH - BER
3. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Jena Paradiestrain
10h 12m
€153–349

Aarhus to Jena by train

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11h 25mAverage Duration

€142Cheapest Price

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Distance: 840.7 km
Duration: 11h 25m

What companies run services between Aarhus, Denmark and Jena, Germany?

You can take a train from Aarhus H to Jena West via Fredericia St., Hamburg Hbf, and Göttingen in around 11h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aarhus C FlixBus stop to Jena bus station via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof in around 13h 15m.

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