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

The cheapest way to get from Prague to Jena is to bus which costs €19 - €55 and takes 4h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Prague to Jena is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs €35 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Prague and Jena?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Praha, ÚAN Florenc and arriving at Jena bus station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Prague and Jena?

No, there is no direct train from Prague to Jena. However, there are services departing from Praha-Holesovice and arriving at Jena Paradies via Dresden Hauptbahnhof and Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.

How far is it from Prague to Jena?

The distance between Prague and Jena is 325 km. The road distance is 261.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Prague to Jena without a car is to bus which takes 4h 45m and costs €19 - €55.

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

The bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Jena bus station takes 4h 45m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Prague to Jena bus from?

Prague to Jena bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Praha, ÚAN Florenc station.

Where do I catch the Prague to Jena train from?

Prague to Jena train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), depart from Praha-Holesovice station.

Train or bus from Prague to Jena?

The best way to get from Prague to Jena is to bus which takes 4h 45m and costs €19 - €55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €55 - €120 and takes 5h 18m.

Where does the Prague to Jena bus arrive?

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

Where does the Prague to Jena train arrive?

Prague to Jena train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), arrive at Dresden Hbf station.

Can I drive from Prague to Jena?

Yes, the driving distance between Prague to Jena is 262 km. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Prague to Jena.

How do I get a train ticket from Prague to Jena?

Book your Prague to Jena train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Prague to Jena bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Jena?

There are 493+ hotels available in Jena.

Prague to Jena - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Prague to Jena by bus, train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Jena bus stationbus N69 / ...
4h 45m
€19–55
Train
1. Take the train from Praha-Holesovice to Dresden Hbftrain Rj
2. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain 55 / ...
3. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Jena Paradiestrain Re
5h 18m
€56–115
Drive 261.8 km
1. Drive from Prague to Jenacar 261.8 km
2h 54m
€39–57

Prague to Jena by bus

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Distance: 325.1 km
Duration: 4h 45m

What companies run services between Prague, Czechia and Jena, Germany?

FlixBus operates a bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Jena bus station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €19–55 and the journey takes 4h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Praha-Holesovice to Jena Paradies via Dresden Hauptbahnhof and Leipzig Hbf in around 5h 18m.

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