How to travel from Augsburg to Jena, Germany

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.

6 routes found

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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Train

Take the train to Donauwörth then Erfurt Hbf and then to Jena West.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €77($77)

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Train and Plane

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.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €255($255)
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Bus

Take the bus to Zob then Hof Hbf and then to Jena Paradies Bus Station.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Jena.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Distance376km (234 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Augsburg and Jena

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Augsburg and Jena

Transport options from Augsburg to Jena
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 2 similar
3h 15m
€77($77)
every 3 hours371km (231 miles)
Train via Nürnberg Hbf4h 35m
€78($78)
every 4 hours366km (227 miles)
Train via Ingolstadt Hbf6h 15m
€45($45)
once daily469km (292 miles)
Train and Plane
3h 50m
€255($255)
hourly548km (340 miles)
Bus
5h 40m
€125($125)
twice a week464km (288 miles)
Drive
3h 20m
€62($62)
on demand376km (234 miles)

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Airports near Jena

The following major airports near Jena offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.

ERF
Erfurt Airport (ERF)
Domestic Airport
Distance
44km (27 miles) from Jena
LEJ
Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)
International Airport
Distance
70km (44 miles) from Jena
DRS
Dresden Airport (DRS)
International Airport
Distance
154km (96 miles) from Jena