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

The cheapest way to get from Utrecht to Jena is to bus which costs €45 - €65 and takes 10h.

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

The fastest way to get from Utrecht to Jena is to drive which takes 5h 11m and costs €95 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Utrecht and Jena?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Utrecht Leidsche Rijn Centrum and arriving at Jena bus station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h.

Is there a direct train between Utrecht and Jena?

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

How far is it from Utrecht to Jena?

The distance between Utrecht and Jena is 697 km. The road distance is 541.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Utrecht to Jena without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 8h and costs €80 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 8h to get from Utrecht to Jena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Utrecht to Jena bus from?

Utrecht to Jena bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Utrecht Leidsche Rijn Centrum station.

Where do I catch the Utrecht to Jena train from?

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

Train or bus from Utrecht to Jena?

The best way to get from Utrecht to Jena is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 8h and costs €80 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €65 and takes 10h.

Where does the Utrecht to Jena bus arrive?

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

Where does the Utrecht to Jena train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Utrecht to Jena?

Yes, the driving distance between Utrecht to Jena is 542 km. It takes approximately 5h 11m to drive from Utrecht to Jena.

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

Book your Utrecht to Jena train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Jena?

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Utrecht to Jena - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Utrecht 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 Utrecht Centraal to Arnhem CentraalIce
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Frankfurt78
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbf50 / ...
4. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena WestRe3 / ...
8h
€83–239
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Utrecht Leidsche Rijn Centrum to Jena bus stationN69
10h
€45–65
Drive 541.7 km
1. Drive from Utrecht to Jena541.7 km
5h 11m
€95–137
Train, fly to Nuremberg Airport
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)AMS - NUE
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Erfurt Hbf
4. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena West
6h 11m
€146–453
Train
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Arnhem CentraalIce
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Duisburg Hbf78 / ...
3. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Jena West51
8h
€119–198
Train #2
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe
2. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Heilbad HeiligenstadtRe
3. Take the train from Heilbad Heiligenstadt to Jena WestRe1
8h 20m
€97–261
Train, fly to Hannover Airport
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)AMS - HAJ
3. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Göttingen
4. Take the train from Göttingen to Jena West
7h 6m
€180–438
Train, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Frankfurt (FRA)AMS - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbf
4. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena West
7h 28m
€153–379
Train, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)AMS - BER
3. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Erfurt Hbf
4. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena West
6h 34m
€128–382

Utrecht to Jena by train

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Distance: 697 km
Duration: 8h

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

You can take a train from Utrecht Centraal to Jena West via Arnhem Centraal, Frankfurt, and Erfurt Hbf in around 8h. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Utrecht Leidsche Rijn Centrum to Jena bus station once daily. Tickets cost €45–65 and the journey takes 10h.

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