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

The cheapest way to get from Jena to Trier is to bus which costs €35 - €65 and takes 10h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Jena to Trier is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs €65 - €95.

Is there a direct bus between Jena and Trier?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Jena and arriving at Trier. Services depart five times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Jena and Trier?

No, there is no direct train from Jena to Trier. However, there are services departing from Jena West and arriving at Trier, Hauptbahnhof via Erfurt Hbf, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and Koblenz Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.

How far is it from Jena to Trier?

The distance between Jena and Trier is 538 km. The road distance is 461.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Jena to Trier without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 6h 52m and costs €95 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Jena to Trier, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Jena to Trier bus from?

Jena to Trier bus services, operated by Pavluks Trans, depart from Jena station.

Where do I catch the Jena to Trier train from?

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

Train or bus from Jena to Trier?

The best way to get from Jena to Trier is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 6h 52m and costs €95 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 10h 2m.

Where does the Jena to Trier bus arrive?

Jena to Trier bus services, operated by Pavluks Trans, arrive at Trier station.

Where does the Jena to Trier train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Jena to Trier?

Yes, the driving distance between Jena to Trier is 462 km. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Jena to Trier.

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

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

Where can I stay near Trier?

There are 790+ hotels available in Trier.

Jena to Trier - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Jena to Trier 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 via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Jena West to Erfurt Hbftrain Re3 / ...
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurttrain 50 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Koblenz Hbftrain Ice
4. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
6h 52m
€98–177
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Jena to Trierbus Kyiv-Paris
10h 2m
€35–65
Drive 461.6 km
1. Drive from Jena to Triercar 461.6 km
4h 12m
€66–95
Train
1. Take the train from Jena West to Erfurt Hbftrain Re3 / ...
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurttrain 50 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain 43N / ...
4. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
7h 24m
€100–147

Jena to Trier by train

185Weekly Trains

6h 52mAverage Duration

€98Cheapest Price

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Distance: 538 km
Duration: 6h 52m

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

You can take a train from Jena West to Trier, Hauptbahnhof via Erfurt Hbf, Frankfurt, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, and Koblenz Hauptbahnhof in around 6h 52m. Alternatively, Pavluks Trans operates a bus from Jena to Trier twice daily, and the journey takes 10h 2m. FlixBus also services this route 5 times a week.

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