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

The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Jena is to bus which costs €45 - €75 and takes 14h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Geneva to Jena is to fly and train which takes 5h 6m and costs €140 - €340.

Is there a direct bus between Geneva and Jena?

No, there is no direct bus from Geneva to Jena station. However, there are services departing from Geneva and arriving at Jena bus station via Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Geneva and Jena?

No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Jena. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Jena West via Renens VD, Basel SBB, Frankfurt and Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 53m.

How far is it from Geneva to Jena?

The distance between Geneva and Jena is 832 km. The road distance is 803 km.

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

The best way to get from Geneva to Jena without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 10h 53m and costs €110 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Geneva to Jena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Geneva to Jena bus from?

Geneva to Jena bus services, operated by FlixBus-eu, depart from Geneva station.

Where do I catch the Geneva to Jena train from?

Geneva to Jena train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève station.

Train or bus from Geneva to Jena?

The best way to get from Geneva to Jena is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 10h 53m and costs €110 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €75 and takes 14h 50m.

Where does the Geneva to Jena bus arrive?

Geneva to Jena bus services, operated by FlixBus-eu, arrive at Frankfurt central train station.

Where does the Geneva to Jena train arrive?

Geneva to Jena train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Renens VD station.

Can I drive from Geneva to Jena?

Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Jena is 803 km. It takes approximately 8h 9m to drive from Geneva to Jena.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Jena?

There are 491+ hotels available in Jena.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Geneva to Jena by plane, train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane GVA - LEJ
2. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Jena Paradiestrain
5h 15m
€139–383
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Geneva to Frankfurt central train stationbus FlixBus 122 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Jena bus stationbus 220 / ...
14h 50m
€45–74
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Genève to Renens VDtrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Basel SBBtrain
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbftrain 50 / ...
5. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena Westtrain Re3 / ...
10h 53m
€116–246
Drive 803 km
1. Drive from Geneva to Jenacar 803 km
8h 9m
€138–199
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane GVA - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena Westtrain
5h 6m
€142–340
Fly to Nuremberg Airport, train
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane GVA - NUE
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena Westtrain
5h 36m
€111–336
Fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane GVA - BER
2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Jena Paradiestrain
5h 9m
€84–255
Train
1. Take the train from Genève to Renens VDtrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Basel SBBtrain
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Erfurt Hbftrain 12N
4. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena Westtrain Re3 / ...
10h 56m
€113–241
Train via Karlsruhe
1. Take the train from Genève to Renens VDtrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Basel SBBtrain
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
4. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Jena Paradiestrain 61
12h 51m
€155–235

Geneva to Jena by train

114Weekly Trains

10h 53mAverage Duration

€116Cheapest Price

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Distance: 832.1 km
Duration: 5h 15m

What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Jena, Germany?

You can take a train from Genève to Jena West via Renens VD, Basel SBB, Frankfurt, and Erfurt Hbf in around 10h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geneva to Jena bus station via Frankfurt central train station in around 14h 50m.

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