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

The cheapest way to get from Jena to Mainz is to rideshare which costs €16 and takes 4h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Jena to Mainz is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs €45 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Jena and Mainz?

No, there is no direct bus from Jena station to Mainz station. However, there are services departing from Jena bus station and arriving at Mainz central train station via Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Jena and Mainz?

No, there is no direct train from Jena to Mainz. However, there are services departing from Jena West and arriving at Mainz, Römisches Theater via Erfurt Hbf and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.

How far is it from Jena to Mainz?

The distance between Jena and Mainz is 337 km. The road distance is 319.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Jena to Mainz without a car is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs €40 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Jena to Mainz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Jena to Mainz bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Jena to Mainz train from?

Jena to Mainz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Jena West station.

Train or bus from Jena to Mainz?

The best way to get from Jena to Mainz is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs €40 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €40 and takes 5h 15m.

Where does the Jena to Mainz bus arrive?

Jena to Mainz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt central train station.

Where does the Jena to Mainz train arrive?

Jena to Mainz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.

Can I drive from Jena to Mainz?

Yes, the driving distance between Jena to Mainz is 319 km. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Jena to Mainz.

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

Book your Jena to Mainz bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Mainz?

There are 1144+ hotels available in Mainz.

Can I share a ride from Jena to Mainz?

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

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

There are 6 ways to get from Jena to Mainz by train, bus, car, plane, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Jena West to Erfurt HbfRe3 / ...
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurt50 / ...
4h 3m
€44–115
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Jena to Mainz317.3 km
4h 1m
€16
Bus
1. Take the bus from Jena bus station to Frankfurt central train station220 / ...
5h 15m
€22–40
Drive 319.1 km
1. Drive from Jena to Mainz319.1 km
2h 50m
€46–66
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Jena Paradies to Halle(Saale)Hbf
2. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Frankfurt (FRA)LEJ - FRA
4h 23m
€110–238
Train via Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Jena West to Erfurt HbfRe3 / ...
2. Take the train from Erfurt Central Station to FrankfurtFlx10
5h
€29–88

Jena to Mainz by train

201Weekly Trains

4h 3mAverage Duration

€44Cheapest Price

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Distance: 336.8 km
Duration: 4h 3m

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

You can take a train from Jena West to Mainz, Römisches Theater via Erfurt Hbf and Frankfurt in around 4h 3m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Jena bus station to Frankfurt central train station 4 times a day. Tickets cost €17–35 and the journey takes 3h 35m.

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