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

The cheapest way to get from Jena to Linz is to bus which costs €35 - €85 and takes 9h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Jena to Linz is to drive which takes 4h 56m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Jena and Linz?

No, there is no direct bus from Jena station to Linz station. However, there are services departing from Jena bus station and arriving at Linz central train station via Praha, ÚAN Florenc. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Jena and Linz?

No, there is no direct train from Jena to Linz. However, there are services departing from Jena West and arriving at Linz Hbf via Erfurt Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf and Passau Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.

How far is it from Jena to Linz?

The distance between Jena and Linz is 556 km. The road distance is 440.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Jena to Linz without a car is to train via Nuremberg which takes 6h 50m and costs €75 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Jena to Linz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Jena to Linz bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Jena to Linz train from?

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

Train or bus from Jena to Linz?

The best way to get from Jena to Linz is to train via Nuremberg which takes 6h 50m and costs €75 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €85 and takes 9h 30m.

Where does the Jena to Linz bus arrive?

Jena to Linz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Praha, ÚAN Florenc station.

Where does the Jena to Linz train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Jena to Linz?

Yes, the driving distance between Jena to Linz is 440 km. It takes approximately 4h 56m to drive from Jena to Linz.

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

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

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Jena to Linz - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Jena to Linz 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 via Nuremberg
best
1. Take the train from Jena West to Erfurt HbfRe1 / ...
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Nürnberg Hbf29 / ...
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Passau Hbf91 / ...
4. Take the train from Passau Hbf to Linz HbfRe
6h 50m
€79–210
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Jena bus station to Praha, ÚAN FlorencN69 / ...
2. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Linz central train station197
9h 30m
€37–85
Drive 440.5 km
1. Drive from Jena to Linz440.5 km
4h 56m
€71–103
Train, fly to Salzburg Airport
1. Take the train from Jena Paradies to Halle(Saale)Hbf
2. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)LEJ - SZG
3. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Linz Hbf
9h 19m
€193–398
Train
1. Take the train from Jena Paradies to Passau Hbf17
2. Take the train from Passau Hbf to Linz HbfRe
8h 14m
€93–130
Train, fly to Vienna International Airport
1. Take the train from Jena Paradies to Halle(Saale)Hbf
2. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)LEJ - VIE
3. Take the train from Flughafen Wien to Linz Hbf
7h 39m
€137–370

Jena to Linz by train

81Weekly Trains

6h 50mAverage Duration

€79Cheapest Price

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Distance: 555.9 km
Duration: 6h 50m

What companies run services between Jena, Germany and Linz, Austria?

You can take a train from Jena West to Linz Hbf via Erfurt Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf, and Passau Hbf in around 6h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jena bus station to Linz central train station via Praha, ÚAN Florenc in around 9h 30m.

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