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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Jena is to bus which costs €45 - €80 and takes 9h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Jena is to drive which takes 5h 15m and costs €100 - €150.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Jena?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Jena station. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Jena bus station via Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Jena?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Jena. However, there are services departing from Basel Bad Bf and arriving at Jena West via Frankfurt and Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.

How far is it from Basel to Jena?

The distance between Basel and Jena is 625 km. The road distance is 598.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Jena without a car is to train which takes 6h 16m and costs €65 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Basel to Jena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Jena bus from?

Basel to Jena bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Jena train from?

Basel to Jena train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel SBB station.

Train or bus from Basel to Jena?

The best way to get from Basel to Jena is to train which takes 6h 16m and costs €65 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €80 and takes 9h 40m.

Where does the Basel to Jena bus arrive?

Basel to Jena bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt central train station.

Where does the Basel to Jena train arrive?

Basel to Jena train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Basel to Jena?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Jena is 598 km. It takes approximately 5h 15m to drive from Basel to Jena.

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

Book your Basel to Jena train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Jena?

There are 497+ hotels available in Jena.

Basel to Jena - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Basel to Jena by train, bus, car, 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
best
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurt20 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbf50 / ...
3. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena WestRe3 / ...
6h 16m
€65–186
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Frankfurt central train stationN474 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Jena bus station012 / ...
9h 40m
€46–79
Drive 598.1 km
1. Drive from Basel to Jena598.1 km
5h 15m
€103–148
Fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)BSL - LEJ
2. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Jena Paradies
8h 11m
€111–347
Train via Karlsruhe
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof20 / ...
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Jena Paradies61
8h 41m
€102–148
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)BSL - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbf
3. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena West
7h 1m
€160–370
Fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)BSL - BER
2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Erfurt Hbf
3. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena West
6h 32m
€82–283

Basel to Jena by train

132Weekly Trains

6h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 625.3 km
Duration: 6h 16m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Jena, Germany?

You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Jena West via Frankfurt and Erfurt Hbf in around 6h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Jena bus station via Frankfurt central train station in around 9h 40m.

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