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 €29 - €45 and takes 7h 20m.

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 42m and costs €50 - €80.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Jena?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Jena station. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Jena bus station via Kassel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.

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 57m.

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 57m and costs €70 - €160.

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

The train from Essen Hbf to Jena West takes 4h 57m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Essen to Jena bus from?

Essen to Jena bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train 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 57m and costs €70 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €45 and takes 7h 20m.

Where does the Essen to Jena bus arrive?

Essen to Jena bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Kassel 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 42m to drive from Essen to Jena.

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

Book your Essen to Jena train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Jena?

There are 490+ hotels available in Jena.

Essen to Jena - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 4 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 West51
4h 57m
€70–160
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Kassel023 / ...
2. Take the bus from Kassel to Jena bus stationN69
7h 20m
€29–45
Drive 377.8 km
1. Drive from Essen to Jena377.8 km
3h 42m
€54–77
Fly, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)DUS - LEJ
2. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Jena Paradies
6h 16m
€183–410

Essen to Jena by train

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4h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 445 km
Duration: 4h 57m

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 €70–160 and the journey takes 4h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Jena bus station via Kassel in around 7h 20m.

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