How to travel from Flensburg to Jena, Germany

The distance between Flensburg and Jena is around 612km (380 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5h 5m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Flensburg 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.

👋 Also check out JenaFlensburg if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Hamburg Hbf then fly from Hamburg (HAM) to Leipzig (LEJ) then take the train to Jena Paradies.

  • Duration6h 5m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    €345($345)
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Train

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

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)

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Bus

Take the bus to Berlin ZOB [Fernbus] and then to Jena Busbahnhof.

  • Duration9h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
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Drive

Drive to Jena.

  • Duration5h 5m
  • Distance612km (380 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Flensburg and Jena

There are several options for getting from Flensburg to Jena by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 9h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 5h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €100 ($100).

The distance between Flensburg and Jena is around 612km (380 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 452km (281 miles)

It takes around 6h 25m to get from Flensburg and Jena by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Flensburg to Jena is to drive which takes around 5h 5m and will set you back approx €100 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Flensburg and Jena, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €40 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Flensburg and Jena. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Flensburg to Jena. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hamburg Hbf and Erfurt Hbf. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 6h 25m.

Deutsche Bahn Regional, Deutsche Bahn, Erfurter Bahn and Danish Railways run train services between Flensburg and Jena. Trains depart hourly and will take around 6h 25m, 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 Flensburg and Jena. It typically takes around 9h 45m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Flensburg to Jena. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Berlin ZOB [Fernbus]. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 9h 45m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Flensburg and Jena. Buses run twice daily and take around 9h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Flensburg to Jena. We recommend that you take the train to Hamburg Hbf then fly from Hamburg (HAM) to Leipzig (LEJ) then take the train to Jena Paradies. instead which will take 6h 5m.

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 Flensburg and Jena. The distance is around 612km (380 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Flensburg to Jena is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 25m and will usually cost around €150 ($150).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Flensburg and Jena

Transport options from Flensburg to Jena
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
6h 5m
€345($345)
hourly998km (620 miles)
Train to Hamburg Hbf, plane6h 35m
€385($385)
hourly908km (564 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train5h 35m
€300($300)
every 4 hours1,030km (640 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 25m
€150($150)
hourly786km (488 miles)
Train via Hamburg Dammtor6h 30m
€140($140)
6 times a week718km (446 miles)
Bus
9h 45m
€40($40)
twice daily709km (441 miles)
Drive
5h 5m
€100($100)
on demand612km (380 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