The distance between Dusseldorf and Jena is around 450km (280 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 30m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Dusseldorf 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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Fly from Dusseldorf (DUS) to Leipzig (LEJ) then take the train to Jena Paradies.
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Take the train to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf then Erfurt Hbf and then to Jena West.
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Take the bus to Jena Busbahnhof.
There are several options for getting from Dusseldorf to Jena by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €25 ($25) and will take around 7h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €365 ($365).
The distance between Dusseldorf and Jena is around 450km (280 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 338km (210 miles)
It takes around 4h 20m to get from Dusseldorf and Jena by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Dusseldorf to Jena is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €365 ($365).
The cheapest way to travel between Dusseldorf and Jena, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €25 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Dusseldorf and Jena. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Dusseldorf and Jena with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 5h 30m.
Deutsche Bahn, Dutch Railways, Austrian Railways (ÖBB), Deutsche Bahn Regional and Erfurter Bahn run train services between Dusseldorf and Jena. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 20m, 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 Dusseldorf and Jena. It typically takes around 7h 30m and departs 6 times a week.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Dusseldorf and Jena with no changeovers required. The bus runs 6 times a week and takes 7h 30m.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Dusseldorf and Jena. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 7h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dusseldorf to Jena. We recommend that you fly from Dusseldorf (DUS) to Leipzig (LEJ) then take the train to Jena Paradies. instead which will take 3h 30m.
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 Dusseldorf and Jena. The distance is around 450km (280 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dusseldorf to Jena is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around €115 ($115).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 3 similar | 3h 30m | €365($365) | hourly | 596km (370 miles) |
Fly to Dresden (DRS), train | 3h 45m | €215($215) | every 4 hours | 714km (443 miles) |
Train and Plane | 3h 50m | €265($265) | hourly | 606km (377 miles) |
Fly to Frankfurt (FRA), train | 4hrs | €270($270) | hourly | 505km (314 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 4h 20m | €115($115) | hourly | 516km (320 miles) |
Train to Jena West | 5h 30m | €100($100) | twice daily | 488km (303 miles) |
Bus | 7h 30m | €25($25) | 6 times a week | 460km (286 miles) |
Drive | 3h 55m | €75($75) | on demand | 450km (280 miles) |
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The following major airports near Jena offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.