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

The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Jena is to bus which costs €28 - €60 and takes 9h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vienna to Jena is to fly and train which takes 5h 30m and costs €130 - €350.

Is there a direct bus between Vienna and Jena?

No, there is no direct bus from Vienna to Jena station. However, there are services departing from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arriving at Jena bus station via Dresden central station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Vienna and Jena?

No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Jena. However, there are services departing from Wien Hbf and arriving at Jena West via Nürnberg Hbf and Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.

How far is it from Vienna to Jena?

The distance between Vienna and Jena is 741 km. The road distance is 554.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Vienna to Jena without a car is to train via Nuremberg which takes 6h 29m and costs €80 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from Vienna to Jena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Jena bus from?

Vienna to Jena bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) station.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Jena train from?

Vienna to Jena train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Wien Hbf station.

Train or bus from Vienna to Jena?

The best way to get from Vienna to Jena is to train via Nuremberg which takes 6h 29m and costs €80 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €60 and takes 9h 35m.

Where does the Vienna to Jena bus arrive?

Vienna to Jena bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dresden central station.

Where does the Vienna to Jena train arrive?

Vienna to Jena train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Nuernberg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Vienna to Jena?

Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Jena is 554 km. It takes approximately 6h 23m to drive from Vienna to Jena.

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

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

Where can I stay near Jena?

There are 495+ hotels available in Jena.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Vienna 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 Nuremberg
best
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Nuernberg Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain 29 / ...
3. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena Westtrain Re3 / ...
6h 29m
€84–236
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Dresden central stationbus 060 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Jena bus stationbus N1305 / ...
9h 35m
€29–57
Drive 554.4 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Jenacar 554.4 km
6h 23m
€88–127
Fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane VIE - LEJ
2. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Jena Paradiestrain
5h 30m
€137–341
Train
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena Westtrain Re3 / ...
6h 31m
€60–166
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Leipzig Hbf Ostseitebus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3657 / ...
2. Take the train from Grosskorbetha to Jena Paradiestrain Rb / ...
11h 23m
€46–69
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane VIE - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena Westtrain
7h 31m
€103–303
Fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane VIE - BER
2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Jena Paradiestrain
7h 4m
€101–271
Fly to Hannover Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane VIE - HAJ
2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Göttingentrain
3. Take the train from Göttingen to Jena Westtrain
8h 30m
€137–335

Vienna to Jena by train

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6h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 740.6 km
Duration: 6h 29m

What companies run services between Vienna, Austria and Jena, Germany?

You can take a train from Wien Hbf to Jena West via Nuernberg Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf, and Erfurt Hbf in around 6h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Jena bus station via Dresden central station in around 9h 35m.

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