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

The cheapest way to get from Kiel to Jena is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 9h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kiel to Jena is to drive and car train which takes 5h 1m and costs €120 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between Kiel and Jena?

No, there is no direct bus from Kiel station to Jena station. However, there are services departing from Kiel central bus station and arriving at Jena bus station via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Kiel and Jena?

No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Jena. However, there are services departing from Kiel Hbf and arriving at Jena West via Göttingen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.

How far is it from Kiel to Jena?

The distance between Kiel and Jena is 553 km. The road distance is 488.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Kiel to Jena without a car is to train via Göttingen which takes 7h 6m and costs €75 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 7h 6m to get from Kiel to Jena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kiel to Jena bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Kiel to Jena train from?

Kiel to Jena train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Kiel Hbf station.

Train or bus from Kiel to Jena?

The best way to get from Kiel to Jena is to train via Göttingen which takes 7h 6m and costs €75 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 9h 40m.

Where does the Kiel to Jena bus arrive?

Kiel to Jena bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where does the Kiel to Jena train arrive?

Kiel to Jena train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Göttingen station.

Can I drive from Kiel to Jena?

Yes, the driving distance between Kiel to Jena is 489 km. It takes approximately 5h 8m to drive from Kiel to Jena.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Jena?

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Kiel to Jena - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and car train

There are 9 ways to get from Kiel to Jena by train, bus, night train, car, car train, 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 via Göttingen
best
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Göttingentrain 22
2. Take the train from Göttingen to Jena Westtrain Re1
7h 6m
€75–129
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kiel central bus station to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus 050 / ...
2. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Jena bus stationbus N780
9h 40m
€34–57
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain Re7
2. Take the night train from Hamburg to Halle(Saale)Hbfnighttrain
3. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Jena Saalbftrain Rb
9h 2m
€124–174
Drive 488.7 km
1. Drive from Kiel to Jenacar 488.7 km
5h 8m
€68–99
Train
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain Re7
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain 28 / ...
3. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena Westtrain Re3 / ...
7h 36m
€63–154
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Kiel to Hamburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Hamburg Hbf to Göttingencartrain
3. Drive from Göttingen to Jenacar
5h 1m
€125–164
Train, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane HAM - LEJ
3. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Jena Paradiestrain
7h 41m
€179–368
Train, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane HAM - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena Westtrain
7h 42m
€110–290
Train, fly to Nuremberg Airport
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane HAM - NUE
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena Westtrain
7h 6m
€156–377

Kiel to Jena by train

59Weekly Trains

7h 6mAverage Duration

€75Cheapest Price

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Distance: 552.9 km
Duration: 7h 6m

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

You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Jena West via Göttingen in around 7h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kiel central bus station to Jena bus station via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof in around 9h 40m.

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