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

The cheapest way to get from Jena to Dresden is to rideshare which costs €4 - €13 and takes 2h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Jena to Dresden is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs €24 - €35.

Is there a direct bus between Jena and Dresden?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Jena bus station station and arriving at Dresden central station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Jena and Dresden?

No, there is no direct train from Jena to Dresden. However, there are services departing from Jena Paradies and arriving at Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.

How far is it from Jena to Dresden?

The distance between Jena and Dresden is 175 km. The road distance is 174 km.

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

The best way to get from Jena to Dresden without a car is to bus which takes 2h 10m and costs €10 - €17.

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

The bus from Jena bus station to Dresden central station takes 2h 10m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Jena to Dresden bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Jena to Dresden train from?

Jena to Dresden train services, operated by Abellio GmbH, depart from Jena Paradies station.

Train or bus from Jena to Dresden?

The best way to get from Jena to Dresden is to bus which takes 2h 10m and costs €10 - €17. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €75 and takes 2h 33m.

Where does the Jena to Dresden bus arrive?

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

Where does the Jena to Dresden train arrive?

Jena to Dresden train services, operated by Abellio GmbH, arrive at Leipzig Hbf station.

Can I drive from Jena to Dresden?

Yes, the driving distance between Jena to Dresden is 174 km. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Jena to Dresden.

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

Book your Jena to Dresden train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Dresden?

There are 2015+ hotels available in Dresden.

Can I share a ride from Jena to Dresden?

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

Jena to Dresden - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and rideshare

There are 5 ways to get from Jena to Dresden by bus, train, car, or rideshare

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Jena bus station to Dresden central stationbus N1305 / ...
2h 10m
€10–17
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Jena to Dresdenrideshare 174.6 km
2h 2m
€4–13
Train
1. Take the train from Jena Paradies to Leipzig Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 50 / ...
2h 33m
€36–71
Drive 174 km
1. Drive from Jena to Dresdencar 174 km
1h 33m
€25–35
Train via Glauchau
1. Take the train from Jena West to Glauchau, Bahnhoftrain Re1
2. Take the train from Glauchau, Bahnhof to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain Re3 / ...
3h 21m

Jena to Dresden by bus

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2h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 174.6 km
Duration: 2h 10m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Jena bus station to Dresden central station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €10–17 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Jena Paradies to Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Leipzig Hbf in around 2h 33m.

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