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

The cheapest way to get from France to Jena is to bus which costs €35 - €110 and takes 13h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from France to Jena is to train and fly which takes 6h 6m and costs €140 - €550.

Is there a direct train between France and Jena?

No, there is no direct train from France to Jena. However, there are services departing from Cité and arriving at Jena West via Paris Est and Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.

How far is it from France to Jena?

The distance between France and Jena is 955 km. The road distance is 851.5 km.

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

The best way to get from France to Jena without a car is to train which takes 7h 53m and costs €90 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 7h 53m to get from France to Jena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the France to Jena train from?

France to Jena train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Paris Est station.

Train or bus from France to Jena?

The best way to get from France to Jena is to train which takes 7h 53m and costs €90 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €110 and takes 13h 56m.

Where does the France to Jena train arrive?

France to Jena train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.

Can I drive from France to Jena?

Yes, the driving distance between France to Jena is 852 km. It takes approximately 7h 32m to drive from France to Jena.

Where can I stay near Jena?

There are 501+ hotels available in Jena.

France to Jena - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from France to Jena by train, bus, night train, 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 Paris Est to Erfurt HbfIce
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena WestRe3 / ...
7h 53m
€92–228
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Jena bus stationN1305 / ...
13h 56m
€38–102
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Paris Est to Erfurt HbfNj
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena WestRe3 / ...
12h 32m
€82–308
Drive 851.5 km
1. Drive from Paris to Jena851.5 km
7h 32m
€130–187
Train via Châtelet
1. Take the train from Paris l'Est to Erfurt Hbf82
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena WestRe3 / ...
7h 58m
€92–228
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport
1. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)FRA - LEJ
4. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Jena Paradies
6h 6m
€143–513
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Nuremberg Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)CDG - NUE
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Erfurt Hbf
3. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena West
6h 27m
€138–356
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Frankfurt (FRA)CDG - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbf
3. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena West
8h 16m
€114–317
Fly Paris Orly Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)ORY - BER
2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Erfurt Hbf
3. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena West
7h 8m
€82–322

France to Jena by subway and train

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7h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 955.4 km
Duration: 7h 53m

What companies run services between France and Jena, Germany?

You can take a subway from Cité to Jena West via Gare de l'Est, Paris Est, and Erfurt Hbf in around 7h 53m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Jena bus station twice daily. Tickets cost €35–100 and the journey takes 12h 45m.

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