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

The cheapest way to get from Jena to Meissen is to drive which costs €23 - €35 and takes 1h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Jena to Meissen is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs €23 - €35.

Is there a direct bus between Jena and Meissen?

No, there is no direct bus from Jena station to Meissen. However, there are services departing from Jena bus station and arriving at Meißen S-Bahnhof Altstadt via Dresden Hauptbahnhof and Nossen Markt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Jena and Meissen?

No, there is no direct train from Jena to Meissen. However, there are services departing from Jena Paradies and arriving at Meißen S-Bahnhof Altstadt via Leipzig Hbf and Coswig Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.

How far is it from Jena to Meissen?

The distance between Jena and Meissen is 203 km. The road distance is 163.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Jena to Meissen without a car is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs €40 - €70.

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

It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Jena to Meissen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Jena to Meissen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Jena to Meissen train from?

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

Train or bus from Jena to Meissen?

The best way to get from Jena to Meissen is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs €40 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 21m.

Where does the Jena to Meissen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Jena to Meissen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Jena to Meissen?

Yes, the driving distance between Jena to Meissen is 164 km. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Jena to Meissen.

Where can I stay near Meissen?

There are 1306+ hotels available in Meissen.

Jena to Meissen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 424 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Jena to Meissen 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 Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Coswig Bahnhoftrain Re50
3h 32m
€41–66
Drive 163.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Jena to Meissencar 163.7 km
1h 31m
€24–34
Bus
1. Take the bus from Jena to Dresdenbus Kyiv-Paris / ...
4h 21m
Bus, line 424 bus
1. Take the bus from Jena bus station to Dresden central stationbus N1305 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Nossen Marktbus 424
5h 4m

Jena to Meissen by train

130Weekly Trains

3h 32mAverage Duration

€41Cheapest Price

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Distance: 202.7 km
Duration: 3h 32m

What companies run services between Jena, Germany and Meissen, Saxony, Germany?

You can take a train from Jena Paradies to Meißen S-Bahnhof Altstadt via Leipzig Hbf and Coswig Bahnhof in around 3h 32m. Alternatively, Pavluks Trans operates a bus from Jena to Dresden 3 times a day, and the journey takes 3h 33m.

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