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

The cheapest way to get from Bonn to Jena is to bus which costs €28 - €60 and takes 6h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bonn to Jena is to drive which takes 3h 52m and costs €50 - €80.

Is there a direct bus between Bonn and Jena?

No, there is no direct bus from Bonn to Jena station. However, there are services departing from Bonn UN Campus and arriving at Jena bus station via Frankfurt Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Bonn and Jena?

No, there is no direct train from Bonn to Jena. However, there are services departing from Bonn Stadthaus and arriving at Jena West via Siegburg Bf, Frankfurt and Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.

How far is it from Bonn to Jena?

The distance between Bonn and Jena is 464 km. The road distance is 372.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Bonn to Jena without a car is to train which takes 5h 26m and costs €50 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Bonn to Jena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bonn to Jena bus from?

Bonn to Jena bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bonn UN Campus station.

Where do I catch the Bonn to Jena train from?

Bonn to Jena train services, operated by National Express, depart from Bonn Hbf station.

Train or bus from Bonn to Jena?

The best way to get from Bonn to Jena is to train which takes 5h 26m and costs €50 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €60 and takes 6h 55m.

Where does the Bonn to Jena bus arrive?

Bonn to Jena bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt Airport station.

Where does the Bonn to Jena train arrive?

Bonn to Jena train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Koblenz Stadtmitte station.

Can I drive from Bonn to Jena?

Yes, the driving distance between Bonn to Jena is 373 km. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Bonn to Jena.

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

Book your Bonn to Jena train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Jena?

There are 491+ hotels available in Jena.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Bonn 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 Siegburg Bf to Frankfurttrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbftrain 50 / ...
3. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena Westtrain Re3 / ...
5h 26m
€53–167
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bonn UN Campus to Frankfurt Airportbus N280 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt Airport to Jena bus stationbus 220 / ...
6h 55m
€28–59
Drive 372.9 km
1. Drive from Bonn to Jenacar 372.9 km
3h 52m
€53–77
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Siegburg 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
5h 40m
€126–270
Train via Koblenz
1. Take the train from Bonn Hbf to Koblenz Stadtmittetrain Re
2. Take the train from Koblenz Stadtmitte to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Rb
3. Take the train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain Ice
4. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena Westtrain Re3 / ...
7h 30m
€61–133
Train #2
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Jena Westtrain 51
7h 53m
€64–155
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane CGN - BER
2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Jena Paradiestrain
5h 57m
€101–316

Bonn to Jena by tram and train

138Weekly Services

5h 26mAverage Duration

€53Cheapest Price

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Distance: 463.8 km
Duration: 5h 26m

What companies run services between Bonn, Germany and Jena, Germany?

You can take a vehicle from Bonn Stadthaus to Jena West via Siegburg Bf, Siegburg Bf, Frankfurt, and Erfurt Hbf in around 5h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bonn UN Campus to Jena bus station via Frankfurt Airport in around 6h 55m.

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