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

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Jena is to rideshare which costs €13 - €18 and takes 3h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mainz to Jena is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Mainz and Jena?

No, there is no direct bus from Mainz station to Jena station. However, there are services departing from Mainz central train station and arriving at Jena bus station via Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Mainz and Jena?

No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Jena. However, there are services departing from Mainz, Römisches Theater and arriving at Jena West via Frankfurt and Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.

How far is it from Mainz to Jena?

The distance between Mainz and Jena is 337 km. The road distance is 318.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Mainz to Jena without a car is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs €40 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Mainz to Jena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Jena bus from?

Mainz to Jena bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Frankfurt central train station.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Jena train from?

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

Train or bus from Mainz to Jena?

The best way to get from Mainz to Jena is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs €40 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €50 and takes 5h 15m.

Where does the Mainz to Jena bus arrive?

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

Where does the Mainz to Jena train arrive?

Mainz to Jena train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.

Can I drive from Mainz to Jena?

Yes, the driving distance between Mainz to Jena is 318 km. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Mainz to Jena.

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

Book your Mainz to Jena bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Jena?

There are 501+ hotels available in Jena.

Can I share a ride from Mainz to Jena?

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

Mainz to Jena - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car

There are 6 ways to get from Mainz to Jena by train, bus, night train, car, rideshare, 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 Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbf50 / ...
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena WestRe3 / ...
4h 10m
€42–110
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Mainz to Jena317 km
3h 35m
€13–18
Bus
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Jena bus station012 / ...
5h 15m
€24–48
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Mainz Hbf to Erfurt HbfNj
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena WestRe3 / ...
5h 55m
€46–286
Drive 318.4 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Jena318.4 km
2h 49m
€45–65
Fly, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)FRA - LEJ
2. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Jena Paradies
4h 25m
€110–225

Mainz to Jena by train

200Weekly Trains

4h 10mAverage Duration

€42Cheapest Price

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Distance: 336.8 km
Duration: 4h 10m

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 10m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Frankfurt central train station to Jena bus station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €18–40 and the journey takes 3h 35m.

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