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

The cheapest way to get from Jena to Forst is to bus which costs €25 - €55 and takes 6h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Jena to Forst is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct train between Jena and Forst?

No, there is no direct train from Jena to Forst. However, there are services departing from Jena Paradies and arriving at Forst(Lausitz) via Leipzig Hbf and Cottbus Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.

How far is it from Jena to Forst?

The distance between Jena and Forst is 263 km. The road distance is 292 km.

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

The best way to get from Jena to Forst without a car is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs €40 - €80.

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

It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Jena to Forst, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Jena to Forst train from?

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

Train or bus from Jena to Forst?

The best way to get from Jena to Forst is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs €40 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €55 and takes 6h 23m.

Where does the Jena to Forst train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Jena to Forst?

Yes, the driving distance between Jena to Forst is 292 km. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Jena to Forst.

Where can I stay near Forst?

There are 329+ hotels available in Forst.

Jena to Forst - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Jena to Forst by train, bus, or car

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 Paradies to Leipzig HbfRe
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Cottbus, HauptbahnhofRe10
4h 48m
€43–77
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Jena bus station to Berlin Airport BER1389 / ...
2. Take the bus from Berlin Airport BER to Cottbus bus stationN1360a
6h 23m
€25–50
Drive 292 km
1. Drive from Jena to Forst292 km
2h 41m
€42–61

Jena to Forst by train

69Weekly Trains

4h 48mAverage Duration

€43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 262.5 km
Duration: 4h 48m

What companies run services between Jena, Germany and Forst, Brandenburg, Germany?

You can take a train from Jena Paradies to Forst(Lausitz) via Leipzig Hbf, Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof, and Cottbus Hbf in around 4h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jena bus station to Forst(Lausitz) via Berlin Airport BER, Cottbus bus station, and Cottbus Hbf in around 6h 23m.

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