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.
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.
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Take the train to Hamburg Hbf then fly from Hamburg (HAM) to Leipzig (LEJ) then take the train to Jena Paradies.
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Take the train to Hamburg Hbf then Erfurt Hbf and then to Jena West.
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Take the bus to Berlin ZOB [Fernbus] and then to Jena Busbahnhof.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 2 similar | 6h 5m | €345($345) | hourly | 998km (620 miles) |
Train to Hamburg Hbf, plane | 6h 35m | €385($385) | hourly | 908km (564 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Train | 5h 35m | €300($300) | every 4 hours | 1,030km (640 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 6h 25m | €150($150) | hourly | 786km (488 miles) |
Train via Hamburg Dammtor | 6h 30m | €140($140) | 6 times a week | 718km (446 miles) |
Bus | 9h 45m | €40($40) | twice daily | 709km (441 miles) |
Drive | 5h 5m | €100($100) | on demand | 612km (380 miles) |
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The following major airports near Jena offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.