There are 6 ways to get from Mainz to Jena by train, bus, car, plane, or rideshare
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 Erfurt
best- Take the train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbftrain 12 / ...
- Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena Westtrain Rb
4h 5m€62–376Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Mainz to Jena317 km
3h 35m€14–18Bus
- Take the bus from Frankfurt Airport to Jena bus stationbus 220 / ...
5h 55m€30–51Drive 318.4 km
- Drive from Mainz to Jenacar 318.4 km
2h 51m€45–65Fly, train
- Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane FRA - LEJ
- Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Jena Paradiestrain
4h 37m€120–265Train
- Take the train from Frankfurt to Apoldatrain Drf
7h 6m
Mainz to Jena by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Jena is to rideshare which costs €14 - €18 and takes 3h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Mainz to Jena is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs €45 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Mainz to Jena station. However, there are services departing from Ginsheim-Gustavsburg-Gustavsburg Am Alten Fährhaus and arriving at Jena bus station via Frankfurt Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
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 5m.
The distance between Mainz and Jena is 337 km. The road distance is 318.4 km.
The best way to get from Mainz to Jena without a car is to train via Erfurt which takes 4h 5m and costs €60 - €380.
It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Mainz to Jena, including transfers.
Mainz to Jena bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Frankfurt Airport station.
Mainz to Jena train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Frankfurt station.
The best way to get from Mainz to Jena is to train via Erfurt which takes 4h 5m and costs €60 - €380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €55 and takes 5h 55m.
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 5m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Frankfurt Airport to Jena bus station twice daily. Tickets cost €25–45 and the journey takes 4h.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Frankfurt to Leipzig-Halle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95–150
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–210
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena West
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–35
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Leipzig Hbf to Jena Paradies
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–75
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- +49 37343 808037
- verein@pressnitztalbahn.de
- Website
- Preßnitztalbahn
Train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena West
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €110–150
- Schedules at
- Preßnitztalbahn
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena West
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–19
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
- Phone
- +49 30 21300130
- info@abellio-mitteldeutschland.de
- Website
- Abellio GmbH
Train from Leipzig Hbf to Jena Paradies
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–23
- Schedules at
- Abellio GmbH
- Phone
- 0800 2235546
- Website
- ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH
Train from Leipzig Hbf to Jena Paradies
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–29
- Schedules at
- ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH
- Website
- LEO Express
Train from Frankfurt to Apolda
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- LEO Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Frankfurt Airport to Jena bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Mainz to Jena
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €14–18
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Mainz to Jena bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Jena bus station.
Mainz to Jena train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mainz to Jena is 318 km. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Mainz to Jena.
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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.