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

The cheapest way to get from Kassel to Jena is to rideshare which costs €13 and takes 2h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kassel to Jena is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs €25 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Kassel and Jena?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kassel and arriving at Jena bus station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Kassel and Jena?

No, there is no direct train from Kassel to Jena. However, there are services departing from Kassel Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Jena West via Bad Hersfeld Bahnhof and Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.

How far is it from Kassel to Jena?

The distance between Kassel and Jena is 190 km. The road distance is 180.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Kassel to Jena without a car is to bus which takes 3h 5m and costs €16 - €23.

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

The bus from Kassel to Jena bus station takes 3h 5m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Kassel to Jena bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Kassel to Jena train from?

Kassel to Jena train services, operated by cantus Verkehrsgesellschaft mbH, depart from Kassel Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Kassel to Jena?

The best way to get from Kassel to Jena is to bus which takes 3h 5m and costs €16 - €23. Alternatively, you can train via Bad Hersfeld, which costs €45 - €95 and takes 3h 36m.

Where does the Kassel to Jena bus arrive?

Kassel to Jena bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Jena bus station.

Where does the Kassel to Jena train arrive?

Kassel to Jena train services, operated by cantus Verkehrsgesellschaft mbH, arrive at Göttingen station.

Can I drive from Kassel to Jena?

Yes, the driving distance between Kassel to Jena is 181 km. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Kassel to Jena.

How do I get a train ticket from Kassel to Jena?

Book your Kassel to Jena train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Jena?

There are 501+ hotels available in Jena.

Can I share a ride from Kassel to Jena?

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

Kassel to Jena - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Kassel to Jena by bus, train, rideshare, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Kassel to Jena bus stationN69
3h 5m
€16–23
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Kassel to Jena182.3 km
2h 50m
€13
Train via Bad Hersfeld
1. Take the train from Kassel Hauptbahnhof to Bad Hersfeld BahnhofRb5 / ...
2. Take the train from Bad Hersfeld Bahnhof to Erfurt Hbf50
3. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena WestRe3 / ...
3h 36m
€46–95
Train
1. Take the train from Kassel Hauptbahnhof to GöttingenRb83
2. Take the train from Göttingen to Jena WestRe1
4h 11m
Drive 180.7 km
1. Drive from Kassel to Jena180.7 km
1h 57m
€26–37

Kassel to Jena by bus

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3h 5mAverage Duration

€16Cheapest Price

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Distance: 189.6 km
Duration: 3h 5m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Kassel to Jena bus station once daily. Tickets cost €16–23 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kassel Hauptbahnhof to Jena West via Bad Hersfeld Bahnhof and Erfurt Hbf in around 3h 36m.

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