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

The cheapest way to get from Bern to Jena is to drive which costs €110 - €160 and takes 6h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bern to Jena is to drive which takes 6h 36m and costs €110 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Bern and Jena?

No, there is no direct bus from Bern to Jena station. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Jena bus station via Basel, Bahnhof and Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Bern and Jena?

No, there is no direct train from Bern to Jena. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Jena West via Basel, Bahnhof SBB, Basel Bad Bf and Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 58m.

How far is it from Bern to Jena?

The distance between Bern and Jena is 724 km. The road distance is 647.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Bern to Jena without a car is to train which takes 8h 58m and costs €280 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 8h 58m to get from Bern to Jena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bern to Jena bus from?

Bern to Jena bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Bern station.

Where do I catch the Bern to Jena train from?

Bern to Jena train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.

Train or bus from Bern to Jena?

The best way to get from Bern to Jena is to train which takes 8h 58m and costs €280 - €650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 40m.

Where does the Bern to Jena bus arrive?

Bern to Jena bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) station.

Where does the Bern to Jena train arrive?

Bern to Jena train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Bern to Jena?

Yes, the driving distance between Bern to Jena is 647 km. It takes approximately 6h 36m to drive from Bern to Jena.

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

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Where can I stay near Jena?

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Bern to Jena - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Bern 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 Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Erfurt Hbftrain Ec
3. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena Westtrain Rb
8h 58m
€287–641
Drive 647.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Bern to Jenacar 647.3 km
6h 36m
€111–161
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bern to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)bus
2. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOBbus
3. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Jena bus stationbus 220
10h 40m
Train to Basel, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane BSL - LEJ
3. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Jena Paradiestrain
10h 3m
€166–519
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bern to Mulhousebus
2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Erfurt Hbftrain Ice
4. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena Westtrain Rb
9h 59m
€245–586
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Dresden Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane ZRH - DRS
3. Take the train from Dresden-Neustadt to Leipzig Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Jena Paradiestrain
8h 57m
€219–591
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane ZRH - BER
3. Take the bus from Berlin Airport BER to Leipzig central train stationbus
4. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Jena Paradiestrain
10h 5m
€114–300
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena Westtrain
9h 33m
€300–719

Bern to Jena by train and tram

7Weekly Services

8h 58mAverage Duration

€287Cheapest Price

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Distance: 724.2 km
Duration: 8h 58m

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

You can take a train from Bern to Jena West via Basel SBB, Basel, Bahnhof SBB, Basel, Badischer Bahnhof, Basel Bad Bf, and Erfurt Hbf in around 8h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bern to Jena bus station via Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB), Basel, Bahnhof, and Frankfurt central train station in around 10h 40m.

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