The distance between Augsburg and Jena is around 366km (227 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 15m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Augsburg to Jena by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Donauwörth then Erfurt Hbf and then to Jena West.
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Take the train to München Hbf and then to Flughafen München then fly from Munich (MUC) to Leipzig (LEJ) then take the train to Jena Paradies.
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Take the bus to Zob then Hof Hbf and then to Jena Paradies Bus Station.
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There are several options for getting from Augsburg to Jena by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €45 ($45) and will take around 6h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €77 ($77).
The distance between Augsburg and Jena is around 366km (227 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 289km (180 miles)
It takes around 3h 15m to get from Augsburg and Jena by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Augsburg to Jena is to take the train which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €77 ($77).
The cheapest way to travel between Augsburg and Jena, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €45 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Augsburg and Jena. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Augsburg to Jena. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Donauwörth and Erfurt Hbf. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.
Deutsche Bahn Regional, Deutsche Bahn, Erfurter Bahn, Austrian Railways (ÖBB), Meridian, BOB & BRB, Transdev, agilis and ÖBB Intercity run train services between Augsburg and Jena. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Augsburg and Jena. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Augsburg to Jena. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Zob and Hof Hbf. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 5h 40m.
FlixBus, Union Ivkoni, Karat-S and Radina VIP run regular bus services between Augsburg and Jena. Buses run twice a week and take around 5h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Augsburg to Jena. We recommend that you take the train to München Hbf and then to Flughafen München then fly from Munich (MUC) to Leipzig (LEJ) then take the train to Jena Paradies. instead which will take 3h 50m.
The closest major airport to Jena is Erfurt Airport (ERF) (ERF) which is approximately 44km (27 miles) from Jena. Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) (LEJ) and Dresden Airport (DRS) (DRS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Augsburg and Jena. The distance is around 376km (234 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Augsburg to Jena is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around €77 ($77).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 2 similar | 3h 15m | €77($77) | every 3 hours | 371km (231 miles) |
Train via Nürnberg Hbf | 4h 35m | €78($78) | every 4 hours | 366km (227 miles) |
Train via Ingolstadt Hbf | 6h 15m | €45($45) | once daily | 469km (292 miles) |
Train and Plane | 3h 50m | €255($255) | hourly | 548km (340 miles) |
Bus | 5h 40m | €125($125) | twice a week | 464km (288 miles) |
Drive | 3h 20m | €62($62) | on demand | 376km (234 miles) |
Erfurter Bahn
Meridian, BOB & BRB
Transdev
Union Ivkoni
Karat-S
Radina VIP
The following major airports near Jena offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.