The distance between Hamburg and Jena is around 450km (279 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 50m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Hamburg 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 Hamburg (HAM) to Leipzig (LEJ) then take the train to Jena Paradies.
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Take the train to Jena Paradies.
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Take the bus to Jena Paradies Bus Station.
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There are several options for getting from Hamburg to Jena by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €59 ($59) and will take around 4h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €75 ($75).
The distance between Hamburg and Jena is around 450km (279 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 311km (193 miles)
It takes around 4h 25m to get from Hamburg and Jena by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Hamburg to Jena is to drive which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €75 ($75).
The cheapest way to travel between Hamburg and Jena, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €59 ($59) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Hamburg and Jena. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs 6 times a week.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Hamburg and Jena with no changeovers required. The train runs 6 times a week and takes 4h 25m.
Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Regional, Erfurter Bahn and Nightjet run train services between Hamburg and Jena. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 4h 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 Hamburg and Jena. It typically takes around 9hrs and departs once a week.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Hamburg and Jena with no changeovers required. The bus runs once a week and takes 9hrs.
Radina VIP run regular bus services between Hamburg and Jena. Buses run once a week and take around 9hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hamburg to Jena. We recommend that you fly from Hamburg (HAM) to Leipzig (LEJ) then take the train to Jena Paradies. instead which will take 4h 10m.
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 Hamburg and Jena. The distance is around 454km (282 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hamburg to Jena is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around €110 ($110).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train | 4h 10m | €315($315) | hourly | 826km (513 miles) |
Train + 2 similar | 4h 25m | €110($110) | 6 times a week | 544km (338 miles) |
Train via Erfurt Hbf | 4h 25m | €120($120) | hourly | 612km (380 miles) |
Train via Goettingen | 4h 40m | €59($59) | twice daily | 450km (279 miles) |
Bus | 9hrs | €100($100) | once a week | 625km (389 miles) |
Drive | 3h 50m | €75($75) | on demand | 454km (282 miles) |
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The following major airports near Jena offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.