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There are 6 ways to get from Mainz to Jena by train, bus, car, plane, or rideshare

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbftrain train 50 / ...
    2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena Westtrain train Re3 / ...
    4h 11m
    €37–100
  2. Rideshare

    cheapest
    1. Take the rideshare from Mainz to Jenarideshare rideshare 317 km
    3h 35m
    €13–18
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Jena bus stationbus bus 012 / ...
    5h 15m
    €22–45
  4. Drive 318.4 km

    1. Drive from Mainz to Jenacar car 318.4 km
    2h 51m
    €45–65
  5. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane plane FRA - LEJ
    2. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Jena Paradiestrain train
    4h 23m
    €110–208
  6. Train via Frankfurt am Main

    1. Take the train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Frankfurttrain train S8
    2. Take the train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain train Ice
    3. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena Westtrain train Re3 / ...
    4h 28m
    €37–100

Mainz to Jena by train

Calendar186Weekly Trains
Duration4h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket€37Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Mainz, Germany and Jena, Germany?

You can take a train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Jena West via Frankfurt and Erfurt Hbf in around 4h 11m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Frankfurt central train station to Jena bus station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €17–40 and the journey takes 3h 35m.

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