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How to get fromPaderborn to Jenaby train, bus, rideshare, or car

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

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  1. Train via Erfurt

    best
    1. Take the train from Paderborn, Hauptbahnhof to Erfurt Hbftrain train 51
    2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena Westtrain train Rb
    3h 15m
    €54–343

  2. Rideshare

    cheapest
    1. Take the rideshare from Paderborn to Jenarideshare rideshare 266.7 km
    3h 49m
    €17

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Paderborn to Jena bus stationbus bus N69
    4h 10m
    €22–40

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Paderborn, Hauptbahnhof to Jena Westtrain train 51
    3h 24m
    €55–240

  5. Train via Göttingen

    1. Take the train from Paderborn, Hauptbahnhof to Göttingentrain train Rb85
    2. Take the train from Göttingen to Jena Westtrain train Re1
    5h 3m
    €100–253

  6. Drive 267.5 km

    1. Drive from Paderborn to Jenacar car 267.5 km
    2h 50m
    €38–55

Paderborn to Jena by train

Calendar63Weekly Trains
Duration3h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket€54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 303.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 15m

What companies run services between Paderborn, Germany and Jena, Germany?

You can take a train from Paderborn, Hauptbahnhof to Jena West via Erfurt Hbf in around 3h 15m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Paderborn to Jena bus station once daily. Tickets cost €22–40 and the journey takes 4h 10m.

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