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 €14 - €24 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 33m 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 13m.

Is there a direct train between Jena and Cologne?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Jena West and arriving at Köln Hbf. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 5h 53m.

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 53m and costs €60 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 53m 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 Intercity (DB IC), 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 53m and costs €60 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 7h 13m.

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 Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Jena to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Jena to Cologne is 400 km. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Jena to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1745+ 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, night train, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Jena to Cologne by train, bus, night train, car, rideshare, 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 Jena West to Erfurt HbfRe1 / ...
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurt50 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf41 / ...
4h 53m
€64–185
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Jena to Cologne399.6 km
4h 22m
€14–24
Bus
1. Take the bus from Jena bus station to Leverkusen020
7h 13m
€30–45
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Jena West to GöttingenRe1
2. Take the night train from Goettingen to Koeln HbfNj
12h 35m
€73–309
Drive 400.3 km
1. Drive from Jena to Cologne400.3 km
3h 33m
€57–82
Train
1. Take the train from Jena West to Köln Hbf51
5h 53m
€55–150
Train to Leipzig-Halle Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Jena Paradies to Halle(Saale)Hbf
2. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Frankfurt (FRA)LEJ - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
5h 2m
€129–310
Train, train to Dresden Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Jena Paradies to Leipzig Hbf
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt
3. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)DRS - DUS
4. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
5h 57m
€109–433

Jena to Cologne by train

148Weekly Trains

4h 53mAverage Duration

€64Cheapest Price

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Distance: 477.2 km
Duration: 4h 53m

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 53m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Jena bus station to Leverkusen 5 times a week. Tickets cost €30–45 and the journey takes 6h 10m.

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