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

The cheapest way to get from Lille to Jena is to bus which costs €50 - €85 and takes 12h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lille to Jena is to train and fly which takes 6h 53m and costs €140 - €430.

Is there a direct bus between Lille and Jena?

No, there is no direct bus from Lille to Jena station. However, there are services departing from Lille and arriving at Jena bus station via Brussels-North train station and Coblenz central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Lille and Jena?

No, there is no direct train from Lille to Jena. However, there are services departing from Lille Europe and arriving at Jena West via Bruxelles Midi, Frankfurt and Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.

How far is it from Lille to Jena?

The distance between Lille and Jena is 804 km. The road distance is 697.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Lille to Jena without a car is to train which takes 8h 8m and costs €100 - €250.

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

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

Where do I catch the Lille to Jena bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lille to Jena train from?

Lille to Jena train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lille Europe station.

Train or bus from Lille to Jena?

The best way to get from Lille to Jena is to train which takes 8h 8m and costs €100 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €85 and takes 12h 10m.

Where does the Lille to Jena bus arrive?

Lille to Jena bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

Where does the Lille to Jena train arrive?

Lille to Jena train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Lille to Jena?

Yes, the driving distance between Lille to Jena is 698 km. It takes approximately 6h 55m to drive from Lille to Jena.

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

Book your Lille to Jena train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Jena?

There are 495+ hotels available in Jena.

Lille to Jena - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Lille to Jena by train (TGV, Eurostar), train, bus, 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 Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Frankfurttrain 79
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbftrain 50 / ...
4. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena Westtrain Re3 / ...
8h 8m
€100–246
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lille to Brussels-North train stationbus 712 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Coblenz central train stationbus
3. Take the bus from Coblenz central train station to Jena bus stationbus
12h 10m
€53–85
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Hasselttrain Ic / ...
3. Take the bus from Hasselt to Erfurtbus
4. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena Westtrain Re3 / ...
11h 16m
Drive 697.9 km
1. Drive from Lille to Jenacar 697.9 km
6h 55m
€107–154
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane BRU - LEJ
3. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Jena Paradiestrain
8h 12m
€168–390
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Jena Paradiestrain 51
10h 35m
€125–220
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BRU - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena Westtrain
8h 3m
€134–312
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane BRU - BER
3. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Jena Paradiestrain
8h 5m
€132–350
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Nuremberg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane CDG - NUE
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena Westtrain
6h 53m
€147–428

Lille to Jena by train

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Distance: 803.8 km
Duration: 8h 8m

What companies run services between Lille, France and Jena, Germany?

You can take a train from Lille Europe to Jena West via Brussels-Midi, Bruxelles Midi, Frankfurt, and Erfurt Hbf in around 8h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lille to Jena bus station via Brussels-North train station and Coblenz central train station in around 12h 10m.

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