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

The cheapest way to get from Frechen to Jena is to bus which costs €35 - €60 and takes 8h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Frechen to Jena is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs €75 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Frechen and Jena?

No, there is no direct bus from Frechen to Jena station. However, there are services departing from Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf and arriving at Jena bus station via Leverkusen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Frechen and Jena?

No, there is no direct train from Frechen to Jena. However, there are services departing from Köln Weiden West and arriving at Jena West via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, Frankfurt and Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.

How far is it from Frechen to Jena?

The distance between Frechen and Jena is 489 km. The road distance is 408.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Frechen to Jena without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 5h 10m and costs €70 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Frechen to Jena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Frechen to Jena bus from?

Frechen to Jena bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leverkusen station.

Where do I catch the Frechen to Jena train from?

Frechen to Jena train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.

Train or bus from Frechen to Jena?

The best way to get from Frechen to Jena is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 5h 10m and costs €70 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 8h 34m.

Where does the Frechen to Jena bus arrive?

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

Where does the Frechen to Jena train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Frechen to Jena?

Yes, the driving distance between Frechen to Jena is 408 km. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Frechen to Jena.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Jena?

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Frechen to Jena - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Frechen 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 via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbftrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena Westtrain Re3 / ...
5h 10m
€74–297
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Jena bus stationbus 020
8h 34m
€36–56
Drive 408.3 km
1. Drive from Frechen to Jenacar 408.3 km
3h 50m
€76–109
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf 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 24m
€129–241
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain 51
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena Westtrain Re3 / ...
6h 52m
€80–312
Train #2
1. Take the train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Kamentrain Re
2. Take the train from Kamen to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain Re
3. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Heilbad Heiligenstadttrain Re
4. Take the train from Heilbad Heiligenstadt to Jena Westtrain Re1
9h 28m

Frechen to Jena by train

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5h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 489.1 km
Duration: 5h 10m

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

You can take a train from Köln Weiden West to Jena West via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, Frankfurt, and Erfurt Hbf in around 5h 10m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leverkusen to Jena bus station once daily. Tickets cost €35–55 and the journey takes 6h 10m.

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