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

The cheapest way to get from Jena to Cologne is to rideshare which costs €15 - €25 and takes 4h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Jena to Cologne is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs €55 - €85.

Is there a direct bus between Jena and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Jena station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Jena bus station and arriving at Köln Heumarkt via Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Jena and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Jena to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Jena West and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Erfurt Hbf and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.

How far is it from Jena to Cologne?

The distance between Jena and Cologne is 477 km. The road distance is 400.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Jena to Cologne without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 4h 40m and costs €75 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Jena to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Jena to Cologne bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Jena to Cologne train from?

Jena to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Jena West station.

Train or bus from Jena to Cologne?

The best way to get from Jena to Cologne is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 4h 40m and costs €75 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 7h 12m.

Where does the Jena to Cologne bus arrive?

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

Where does the Jena to Cologne train arrive?

Jena to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.

Can I drive from Jena to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Jena to Cologne is 400 km. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Jena to Cologne.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1819+ hotels available in Cologne.

Can I share a ride from Jena to Cologne?

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

Jena to Cologne - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and rideshare

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Train via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Jena West to Erfurt Hbftrain Re3 / ...
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurttrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41 / ...
4h 40m
€80–307
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Jena to Colognerideshare 399.6 km
4h 22m
€15–25
Bus
1. Take the bus from Jena bus station to Leverkusenbus 020
7h 12m
€30–55
Drive 400.3 km
1. Drive from Jena to Colognecar 400.3 km
3h 34m
€59–84
Train to Leipzig-Halle Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Jena Paradies to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain
2. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane LEJ - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
4h 47m
€142–257
Train
1. Take the train from Jena West to Erfurt Hbftrain Re3 / ...
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 51
6h 22m
€90–327
Train #2
1. Take the train from Jena West to Heilbad Heiligenstadttrain Re1
2. Take the train from Heilbad Heiligenstadt to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain Re8 / ...
3. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Kamentrain Re
4. Take the train from Kamen to Koeln Hbftrain Re
7h 30m
Train, train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Jena Paradies to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain
3. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BER - CGN
5h 35m
€100–324

Jena to Cologne by train

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Distance: 477.2 km
Duration: 4h 40m

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

You can take a train from Jena West to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Erfurt Hbf and Frankfurt in around 4h 40m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Jena bus station to Leverkusen once daily. Tickets cost €30–55 and the journey takes 6h 10m.

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