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

The cheapest way to get from Jena to Essen is to bus which costs €26 - €45 and takes 7h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Jena to Essen is to drive which takes 3h 46m and costs €50 - €80.

Is there a direct bus between Jena and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Jena station to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Jena bus station and arriving at Essen central train station via Kassel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Jena and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Jena West and arriving at Essen Hbf. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 53m.

How far is it from Jena to Essen?

The distance between Jena and Essen is 445 km. The road distance is 375.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Jena to Essen without a car is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs €70 - €80.

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

The train from Jena West to Essen Hbf takes 4h 53m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Jena to Essen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Jena to Essen train from?

Jena to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Jena West station.

Train or bus from Jena to Essen?

The best way to get from Jena to Essen is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs €70 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €45 and takes 7h 20m.

Where does the Jena to Essen bus arrive?

Jena to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Kassel station.

Where does the Jena to Essen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Jena to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Jena to Essen is 376 km. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Jena to Essen.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Essen?

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

There are 8 ways to get from Jena to Essen by train, bus, car, 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
best
1. Take the train from Jena West to Essen Hbftrain 51
4h 53m
€70–80
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Jena bus station to Kasselbus N69
2. Take the bus from Kassel to Essen central train stationbus 023 / ...
7h 20m
€27–41
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Jena West to Göttingentrain Re1
2. Take the bus from Göttingen to Essenbus Kyiv-Hasselt / ...
6h 25m
Drive 375.6 km
1. Drive from Jena to Essencar 375.6 km
3h 46m
€53–76
Train to Leipzig-Halle Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Jena Paradies to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain
2. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LEJ - DUS
6h 15m
€183–392
Train via Erfurt
1. Take the train from Jena West to Erfurt Hbftrain Re3 / ...
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 51
5h 39m
€46–155
Train, train to Dresden Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Jena Paradies to Leipzig Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain
3. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane DRS - DUS
5h 45m
€127–430
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Jena West to Erfurt Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FRA - DUS
6h
€125–293

Jena to Essen by train

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4h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 445.1 km
Duration: 4h 53m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Jena West to Essen Hbf twice daily. Tickets cost €70–80 and the journey takes 4h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jena bus station to Essen central train station via Kassel in around 7h 20m.

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