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

The cheapest way to get from Meissen to Jena is to drive which costs €23 - €35 and takes 1h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Meissen to Jena is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs €23 - €35.

Is there a direct bus between Meissen and Jena?

No, there is no direct bus from Meissen to Jena station. However, there are services departing from Meißen Neugasse and arriving at Jena bus station via Nossen Leiseberg and Dresden central station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Meissen and Jena?

No, there is no direct train from Meissen to Jena. However, there are services departing from Meißen S-Bahnhof Altstadt and arriving at Jena Paradies via Coswig Bahnhof and Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.

How far is it from Meissen to Jena?

The distance between Meissen and Jena is 203 km. The road distance is 165.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Meissen to Jena without a car is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs €40 - €70.

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

It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Meissen to Jena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Meissen to Jena bus from?

Meissen to Jena bus services, operated by VGM Verkehrgesellschaft Meißen MbH, depart from Meißen Neugasse station.

Where do I catch the Meissen to Jena train from?

Meissen to Jena train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Coswig Bahnhof station.

Train or bus from Meissen to Jena?

The best way to get from Meissen to Jena is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs €40 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 6m.

Where does the Meissen to Jena bus arrive?

Meissen to Jena bus services, operated by VGM Verkehrgesellschaft Meißen MbH, arrive at Nossen Grundschule station.

Where does the Meissen to Jena train arrive?

Meissen to Jena train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Leipzig Hbf station.

Can I drive from Meissen to Jena?

Yes, the driving distance between Meissen to Jena is 165 km. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Meissen to Jena.

Where can I stay near Jena?

There are 495+ hotels available in Jena.

Meissen to Jena - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 424 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Meissen to Jena by train, bus, or car

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 Coswig Bahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain Re50
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Jena Paradiestrain Re
3h 42m
€40–69
Drive 165.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Meissen to Jenacar 165.3 km
1h 28m
€24–34
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dresden to Jenabus Kyiv-Paris / ...
5h 6m
Bus, line 424 bus
1. Take the bus from Meißen Neugasse to Nossen Grundschulebus 418 / ...
2. Take the bus from Nossen Leiseberg to Dresden Hbfbus 424
3. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Jena bus stationbus N69 / ...
5h 41m

Meissen to Jena by train

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3h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 202.8 km
Duration: 3h 42m

What companies run services between Meissen, Saxony, Germany and Jena, Germany?

You can take a train from Meißen S-Bahnhof Altstadt to Jena Paradies via Coswig Bahnhof and Leipzig Hbf in around 3h 42m. Alternatively, Pavluks Trans operates a bus from Dresden to Jena 3 times a day, and the journey takes 3h 33m.

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