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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Jena is to train which costs €65 - €150 and takes 6h 12m.

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 18m 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, Bahnhof and arriving at Jena bus station via Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.

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 SBB and arriving at Jena West via Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.

How far is it from Basel to Jena?

The distance between Basel and Jena is 626 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 12m and costs €65 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 6h 12m 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 GrandBus, depart from Basel, Bahnhof 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 12m and costs €65 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 25m.

Where does the Basel to Jena bus arrive?

Basel to Jena bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB station.

Where does the Basel to Jena train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Jena?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Jena is 598 km. It takes approximately 5h 18m to drive from Basel to Jena.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Jena?

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Basel to Jena - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 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 SBB to Erfurt Hbftrain 12N
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena Westtrain Re3 / ...
6h 12m
€66–142
Train via Frankfurt am Main
cheapest
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbftrain 50 / ...
3. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena Westtrain Re3 / ...
6h 16m
€58–268
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOBbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Jena bus stationbus 220 / ...
8h 25m
Drive 598.1 km
1. Drive from Basel to Jenacar 598.1 km
5h 18m
€103–148
Fly Basel to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane BSL - LEJ
2. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Jena Paradiestrain
7h 42m
€126–360
Train via Karlsruhe
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Jena Paradiestrain 61
8h 41m
€107–136
Fly Basel to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena Westtrain
7h 3m
€145–342
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane FRA - LEJ
3. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Jena Paradiestrain
6h 43m
€133–264
Fly Basel to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane BSL - BER
2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Jena Paradiestrain
7h 11m
€86–260
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Dresden Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane ZRH - DRS
3. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Leipzig Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Jena Paradiestrain
8h 23m
€161–458

Basel to Jena by train

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6h 12mAverage Duration

€66Cheapest Price

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Distance: 626 km
Duration: 6h 12m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Jena West via Erfurt Hbf in around 6h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Jena bus station via Frankfurt central train station in around 8h 25m.

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