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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Jena is to bus which costs €40 - €80 and takes 12h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Jena is to drive which takes 5h 43m and costs €100 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Jena?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam to Jena station. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam and arriving at Jena bus station via Amsterdam Sloterdijk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Jena?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Jena. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Jena West via Rotterdam Alexander, Utrecht Centraal, Frankfurt and Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Jena?

The distance between Rotterdam and Jena is 753 km. The road distance is 594.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Jena without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 8h 36m and costs €90 - €380.

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

It takes approximately 8h 36m to get from Rotterdam to Jena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Jena bus from?

Rotterdam to Jena bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Rotterdam station.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Jena train from?

Rotterdam to Jena train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Alexander station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Jena?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Jena is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 8h 36m and costs €90 - €380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €80 and takes 12h 40m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Jena bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Jena bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk station.

Where does the Rotterdam to Jena train arrive?

Rotterdam to Jena train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Utrecht Centraal station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Jena?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Jena is 594 km. It takes approximately 5h 43m to drive from Rotterdam to Jena.

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

Book your Rotterdam to Jena train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Jena?

There are 507+ hotels available in Jena.

Rotterdam to Jena - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Rotterdam to Jena by train, bus, car, 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 via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Alexander to Utrecht Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbftrain 50 / ...
4. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena Westtrain Re3 / ...
8h 36m
€92–374
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijkbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Jena bus stationbus N69
12h 40m
€45–78
Drive 594.1 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Jenacar 594.1 km
5h 43m
€106–153
Train, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane AMS - LEJ
3. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Jena Paradiestrain
7h 46m
€153–556
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Kassel-Wilhelmshöhetrain
3. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Heilbad Heiligenstadttrain Re
4. Take the train from Heilbad Heiligenstadt to Jena Westtrain Re1
10h 8m
€88–184
Train #2
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Blaak to Venlotrain
2. Take the train from Venlo to Düsseldorf Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Jena Paradiestrain 51
11h 33m
€116–278
Train, fly to Nuremberg Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane AMS - NUE
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena Westtrain
6h 12m
€135–547
Train, fly to Hannover Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane AMS - HAJ
3. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Göttingentrain
4. Take the train from Göttingen to Jena Westtrain
7h 1m
€213–463
Train, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane AMS - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena Westtrain
7h 22m
€165–563
Train, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane AMS - BER
3. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Jena Paradiestrain
7h 5m
€125–362

Rotterdam to Jena by train

97Weekly Trains

8h 36mAverage Duration

€92Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Rotterdam to Jena.

Launch map view

Distance: 752.6 km
Duration: 8h 36m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Jena, Germany?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Jena West via Rotterdam Alexander, Utrecht Centraal, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Frankfurt, and Erfurt Hbf in around 8h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam to Jena bus station via Amsterdam Sloterdijk in around 12h 40m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Germany

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.