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

The cheapest way to get from Jena to Vienna is to bus which costs €35 - €55 and takes 9h.

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

The fastest way to get from Jena to Vienna is to train and fly which takes 5h 23m and costs €120 - €370.

Is there a direct bus between Jena and Vienna?

No, there is no direct bus from Jena station to Vienna. However, there are services departing from Jena bus station and arriving at Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) via Dresden central station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.

Is there a direct train between Jena and Vienna?

No, there is no direct train from Jena to Vienna. However, there are services departing from Jena West and arriving at Wien Hauptbahnhof via Erfurt Hbf and Passau Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.

How far is it from Jena to Vienna?

The distance between Jena and Vienna is 745 km. The road distance is 558 km.

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

The best way to get from Jena to Vienna without a car is to train which takes 8h 18m and costs €110 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 8h 18m to get from Jena to Vienna, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Jena to Vienna bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Jena to Vienna train from?

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

Train or bus from Jena to Vienna?

The best way to get from Jena to Vienna is to train which takes 8h 18m and costs €110 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 9h.

Where does the Jena to Vienna bus arrive?

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

Where does the Jena to Vienna train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Jena to Vienna?

Yes, the driving distance between Jena to Vienna is 558 km. It takes approximately 6h 14m to drive from Jena to Vienna.

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

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

Where can I stay near Vienna?

There are 4729+ hotels available in Vienna.

Jena to Vienna - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Jena to Vienna by train, bus, night train, 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
best
1. Take the train from Jena West to Erfurt Hbftrain Re3 / ...
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Passau Hbftrain 91
3. Take the train from Passau Hbf to Wien Hauptbahnhoftrain Ice
8h 18m
€116–185
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Jena bus station to Dresden central stationbus N1305 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)bus N60 / ...
9h
€36–53
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Jena West to Glauchau, Bahnhoftrain Re1
2. Take the train from Glauchau, Bahnhof to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain Re3
3. Take the night train from Dresden Hbf to Wien Hbfnighttrain Nj
12h 48m
Drive 558 km
1. Drive from Jena to Viennacar 558 km
6h 14m
€91–131
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Jena bus station to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus N69 / ...
2. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Wien Hbftrain Rj
9h 50m
€38–86
Train to Leipzig-Halle Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Jena Paradies to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain
2. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane LEJ - VIE
5h 23m
€126–364
Train, bus to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly
1. Take the train from Jena West to Glauchau, Bahnhoftrain
2. Take the bus from Chemnitz central bus station to Praguebus
3. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane PRG - VIE
7h 54m
€95–265
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Jena West to Erfurt Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane FRA - VIE
7h 24m
€132–297
Train, train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Jena Paradies to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain
3. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane BER - VIE
7h 1m
€105–279
Train, train to Hannover Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Jena West to Göttingentrain
2. Take the train from Göttingen to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane HAJ - VIE
7h 35m
€152–364

Jena to Vienna by train

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8h 18mAverage Duration

€116Cheapest Price

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Distance: 744.9 km
Duration: 8h 18m

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

You can take a train from Jena West to Wien Hauptbahnhof via Erfurt Hbf and Passau Hbf in around 8h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jena bus station to Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) via Dresden central station in around 9h.

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