How to travel from Jena to Bonn, Germany

The distance between Jena and Bonn is around 393km (244 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Jena to Bonn 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 to Halle(Saale)Hbf, plane

Take the train to Halle(Saale)Hbf then fly from Leipzig (LEJ) to Frankfurt (FRA) then take the train to Siegburg Bf.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €240($240)
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Train

Take the train to Erfurt Hbf then Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and then to Siegburg Bf.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)

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Bus

Take the bus to Montabaur and then to Bonn Gronau UN Campus Bf.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €26($26)
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Drive

Drive to Bonn.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Distance401km (249 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jena and Bonn

There are several options for getting from Jena to Bonn by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €26 ($26) and will take around 4h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €240 ($240).

The distance between Jena and Bonn is around 393km (244 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 316km (196 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Jena and Bonn by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Jena to Bonn is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €240 ($240).

The cheapest way to travel between Jena and Bonn, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €26 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Jena and Bonn. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Jena to Bonn. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Erfurt Hbf, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and Siegburg Bf. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 50m.

Deutsche Bahn Regional, Erfurter Bahn, Deutsche Bahn and Czech Railways run train services between Jena and Bonn. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 50m, 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 Jena and Bonn. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Jena to Bonn. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Montabaur. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 45m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Jena and Bonn. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 4h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Jena to Bonn. We recommend that you take the train to Halle(Saale)Hbf then fly from Leipzig (LEJ) to Cologne Bonn (CGN). instead which will take 4hrs.

The closest major airport to Bonn is Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) (CGN) which is approximately 16km (10 miles) from Bonn. Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) (DUS) and Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) (HHN) 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 Jena and Bonn. The distance is around 401km (249 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jena to Bonn is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around €105 ($105).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Jena and Bonn

Transport options from Jena to Bonn
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Halle(Saale)Hbf, plane + 1 similar
3h 35m
€240($240)
hourly554km (344 miles)
Train and Plane4hrs
€280($280)
hourly903km (561 miles)
Train + 1 similar
3h 50m
€105($105)
hourly463km (288 miles)
Train to Köln Hbf6h 50m
€110($110)
5 times a week558km (347 miles)
Bus
4h 45m
€26($26)
3 times a week393km (244 miles)
Drive
3h 40m
€67($67)
on demand401km (249 miles)

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Airports near Bonn

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

CGN
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
International Airport
Distance
16km (10 miles) from Bonn
DUS
Düsseldorf Airport (DUS)
International Airport
Distance
65km (40 miles) from Bonn
HHN
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
International Airport
Distance
88km (55 miles) from Bonn