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

The cheapest way to get from Hanover to Jena is to rideshare which costs €16 and takes 4h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hanover to Jena is to car train and drive which takes 3h 5m and costs €110 - €150.

Is there a direct bus between Hanover and Jena?

No, there is no direct bus from Hanover station to Jena station. However, there are services departing from Hanover central bus station and arriving at Jena bus station via Leipzig central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Hanover and Jena?

No, there is no direct train from Hanover to Jena. However, there are services departing from Hannover Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Jena West via Göttingen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.

How far is it from Hanover to Jena?

The distance between Hanover and Jena is 286 km. The road distance is 248.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Hanover to Jena without a car is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs €35 - €80.

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

It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Hanover to Jena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hanover to Jena bus from?

Hanover to Jena bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Hanover central bus station.

Where do I catch the Hanover to Jena train from?

Hanover to Jena train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Hanover to Jena?

The best way to get from Hanover to Jena is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs €35 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €40 and takes 6h 9m.

Where does the Hanover to Jena bus arrive?

Hanover to Jena bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leipzig central train station.

Where does the Hanover to Jena train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Hanover to Jena?

Yes, the driving distance between Hanover to Jena is 248 km. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Hanover to Jena.

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

Book your Hanover to Jena train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Jena?

There are 497+ hotels available in Jena.

Can I share a ride from Hanover to Jena?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Hanover and Jena. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Hanover to Jena - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, car

There are 6 ways to get from Hanover to Jena by train, bus, rideshare, car, or car train

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 Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Göttingen20 / ...
2. Take the train from Göttingen to Jena WestRe1
3h 44m
€38–80
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Hanover to Jena247.9 km
4h 2m
€16
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hanover central bus station to Leipzig central train stationN67 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leipzig central train station to Jena bus stationN1389 / ...
6h 9m
€19–36
Train via Halle (Saale)
1. Take the train from Hannover Hbf to GoslarRe
2. Take the train from Goslar to Halle(Saale)HbfRe
3. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Jena SaalbfRe
5h 39m
Drive 248.5 km
1. Drive from Hanover to Jena248.5 km
3h 6m
€35–51
Car train, drive
1. Take the car train from Hannover Hbf to Göttingen1393
2. Drive from Göttingen to Jena
3h 5m
€114–141

Hanover to Jena by train

63Weekly Trains

3h 44mAverage Duration

€38Cheapest Price

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Distance: 286.2 km
Duration: 3h 44m

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

You can take a train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Jena West via Göttingen in around 3h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hanover central bus station to Jena bus station via Leipzig central train station in around 6h 9m.

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