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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Jena is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 7h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Jena is to drive which takes 3h 43m and costs €50 - €80.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Jena?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen to Jena station. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Jena bus station via Bielefeld Brackwede train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Jena?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Jena West. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 58m.

How far is it from Essen to Jena?

The distance between Essen and Jena is 445 km. The road distance is 377.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Jena without a car is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs €80 - €200.

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

The train from Essen Hbf to Jena West takes 4h 58m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Essen to Jena bus from?

Essen to Jena bus services, operated by East West Eurolines, depart from Essen Hbf station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Jena train from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Jena?

The best way to get from Essen to Jena is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs €80 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 7h 2m.

Where does the Essen to Jena bus arrive?

Essen to Jena bus services, operated by East West Eurolines, arrive at Bielefeld, Brackwede Bahnhof station.

Where does the Essen to Jena train arrive?

Essen to Jena train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Jena West station.

Can I drive from Essen to Jena?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Jena is 378 km. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Essen to Jena.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Jena?

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Essen to Jena - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Essen 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 Essen Hbf to Jena Westtrain 51
4h 58m
€80–200
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen Hbf to Bielefeld, Brackwede Bahnhofbus Dnipro
2. Take the bus from Bielefeld Brackwede train station to Jena bus stationbus N69
7h 2m
€31–55
Drive 377.8 km
1. Drive from Essen to Jenacar 377.8 km
3h 43m
€54–77
Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane DUS - LEJ
2. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Jena Paradiestrain
6h 17m
€166–400
Train to Frankfurt, fly, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf 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 46m
€149–435

Essen to Jena by train

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Distance: 445 km
Duration: 4h 58m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Jena West twice daily. Tickets cost €80–200 and the journey takes 4h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen Hbf to Jena bus station via Bielefeld, Brackwede Bahnhof and Bielefeld Brackwede train station in around 7h 2m.

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