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How to get fromJena to Ulmby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Jena to Ulm by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Jena West to Erfurt Hbftrain train Re3 / ...
    2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Donauwörthtrain train 18 / ...
    3. Take the train from Donauwoerth to Ulm Hbftrain train Rb
    4h 56m
    €80–302

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Jena bus station to Leipzig central train stationbus bus N1389 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leipzig central train station to Ulmbus bus 144
    8h 10m
    €42–66

  3. Drive  368.8 km

    1. Drive from Jena to Ulmcar car 368.8 km
    4h 3m
    €55–79

  4. Train via Nuremberg

    1. Take the train from Jena Saalbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain train
    2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Donauwörthtrain train 18 / ...
    3. Take the train from Donauwoerth to Ulm Hbftrain train Rb
    5h 56m
    €78–291

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Jena West to Erfurt Hbftrain train Re3 / ...
    2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain train 11
    5h 59m
    €102–347

Jena to Ulm by train

Calendar50Weekly Trains
Duration4h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket€80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 403.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 56m

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

You can take a train from Jena West to Ulm Hbf via Erfurt Hbf and Donauwoerth in around 4h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jena bus station to Ulm via Leipzig central train station in around 8h 10m.

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