How to travel from Jena to Flensburg, Germany

The distance between Jena and Flensburg is around 611km (380 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5h 15m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Jena to Flensburg 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 FlensburgJena if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Halle(Saale)Hbf then fly from Leipzig (LEJ) to Hamburg (HAM) then take the train to Flensburg.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    €345($345)
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Train

Take the train to Hamburg Dammtor and then to Flensburg.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)

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Bus

Take the bus to Berlin ZOB [Fernbus] and then to Flensburg central train station.

  • Duration9h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €39($39)
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Drive

Drive to Flensburg.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Distance611km (380 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jena and Flensburg

There are several options for getting from Jena to Flensburg by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €39 ($39) and will take around 9h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 5h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €100 ($100).

The distance between Jena and Flensburg is around 611km (380 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 452km (281 miles)

It takes around 6h 25m to get from Jena and Flensburg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Jena to Flensburg is to drive which takes around 5h 15m and will set you back approx €100 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Jena and Flensburg, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €39 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Jena and Flensburg. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Jena to Flensburg. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hamburg Dammtor. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 25m.

Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Regional, Danish Railways and Erfurter Bahn run train services between Jena and Flensburg. Trains depart 5 times a week 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 Jena and Flensburg. It typically takes around 9h 10m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Jena to Flensburg. 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 10m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Jena and Flensburg. Buses run twice daily and take around 9h 10m 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 Flensburg. We recommend that you take the train to Halle(Saale)Hbf then fly from Leipzig (LEJ) to Hamburg (HAM) then take the train to Flensburg. instead which will take 5h 50m.

The closest major airport to Flensburg is Westerland - Sylt Airport (GWT) (GWT) which is approximately 71km (44 miles) from Flensburg. Hamburg Airport (HAM) (HAM) and Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC) (LBC) 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 Flensburg. The distance is around 611km (380 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jena to Flensburg is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 25m and will usually cost around €140 ($140).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Jena and Flensburg

Transport options from Jena to Flensburg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
5h 50m
€345($345)
hourly994km (618 miles)
Train to Erfurt Hbf, plane6hrs
€385($385)
hourly903km (561 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 25m
€140($140)
5 times a week718km (446 miles)
Train via Erfurt Hbf6h 25m
€160($160)
hourly786km (488 miles)
Bus
9h 10m
€39($39)
twice daily681km (423 miles)
Drive
5h 15m
€100($100)
on demand611km (380 miles)

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Airports near Flensburg

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

GWT
Westerland - Sylt Airport (GWT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
71km (44 miles) from Flensburg
HAM
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
International Airport
Distance
133km (83 miles) from Flensburg
LBC
Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
136km (85 miles) from Flensburg