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There are 4 ways to get from Cheb to Jena by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cheb to Hof Hbftrain train Rb
    2. Take the train from Hof Hbf to Gera Hbftrain train Rb
    3. Take the train from Gera Hbf to Jena Westtrain train Re3 / ...
    4h 25m
    €285–481

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cheb Central Bus Station to Karlovy Vary Terminal Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Karlovy Vary to Chemnitz central bus stationbus bus 910
    3. Take the bus from Chemnitz central bus station to Jena bus stationbus bus N69 / ...
    6h 15m
    €19–29

  3. Drive  132.8 km

    1. Drive from Cheb to Jenacar car 132.8 km
    2h
    €21–31

  4. Train via Plauen

    1. Take the train from Cheb to Kuerbitztrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Kuerbitz to Gera Suedtrain train Rb
    3. Take the train from Gera Süd to Jena Westtrain train Re3 / ...
    4h 32m
    €25–60

Cheb to Jena by train

Calendar54Weekly Trains
Duration4h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket€285Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 185.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 25m

What companies run services between Cheb, Czechia and Jena, Germany?

You can take a train from Cheb to Jena West via Hof Hbf and Gera Hbf in around 4h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cheb Central Bus Station to Jena bus station via Karlovy Vary and Chemnitz central bus station in around 6h 15m.

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