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 €40 - €75 and takes 14h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from France to Jena is to fly and train which takes 6h 34m and costs €120 - €370.

Is there a direct bus between France and Jena?

No, there is no direct bus from France to Jena station. However, there are services departing from Hôtel de Ville and arriving at Jena bus station via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 11m.

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 956 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 - €210.

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 bus from?

France to Jena bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

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 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 14h 11m.

Where does the France to Jena bus arrive?

France to Jena bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Jena bus station.

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 36m to drive from France to Jena.

Where can I stay near Jena?

There are 271+ hotels available in Jena.

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

There are 9 ways to get from France 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 Paris Est to Erfurt Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena Westtrain Re3 / ...
7h 53m
€92–208
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Jena bus stationbus N1305 / ...
14h 11m
€42–72
Drive 851.5 km
1. Drive from Paris to Jenacar 851.5 km
7h 36m
€130–187
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Nuremberg Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane CDG - NUE
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena Westtrain
6h 34m
€128–361
Train via Châtelet
1. Take the train from Paris l'Est to Erfurt Hbftrain 82
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena Westtrain Re3 / ...
8h 7m
€92–208
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport
1. Take the train from Strasbourg to Karlsruhe Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane FRA - LEJ
4. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Jena Paradiestrain
6h 50m
€141–273
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane CDG - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena Westtrain
7h 44m
€110–304
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane CDG - BER
2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Jena Paradiestrain
7h 52m
€98–277
Fly Paris Orly Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane ORY - BER
2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Jena Paradiestrain
7h 45m
€90–268

France to Jena by subway and train

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7h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 955.5 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 €40–70 and the journey takes 12h 45m.

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