The distance between Jena and Leipzig is around 91km (57 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 59min.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Jena to Leipzig by train, bus and car. 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 Leipzig Hbf.
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Take the bus to Leipzig Hauptbahnhof/Ostseite.
There are several options for getting from Jena to Leipzig by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around and will take around 1h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 59min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €16 ($16).
The distance between Jena and Leipzig is around 91km (57 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 72km (44 miles)
It takes around 1h 10m to get from Jena and Leipzig by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 59min to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Jena to Leipzig is to drive which takes around 59min and will set you back approx €16 ($16).
The cheapest way to travel between Jena and Leipzig, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Jena and Leipzig. It typically takes around 1h 10m and departs every 4 hours.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Jena and Leipzig with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 1h 10m.
Deutsche Bahn Regional, ÖBB Intercity, Deutsche Bahn, Abellio and ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH run train services between Jena and Leipzig. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 1h 10m, 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 Jena and Leipzig. It typically takes around 1h 25m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Jena and Leipzig with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 1h 25m.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Jena and Leipzig. Buses run once daily and take around 1h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Jena to Leipzig. We recommend that you take the train to Leipzig Hbf. instead which will take 1h 10m.
The closest major airport to Leipzig is Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) (LEJ) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from Leipzig. Dresden Airport (DRS) (DRS) and Erfurt Airport (ERF) (ERF) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Jena and Leipzig. The distance is around 93km (58 miles) by road and it will take around 59min in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jena to Leipzig is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 10m and will usually cost around €18 ($18).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 2 similar | 1h 10m | €18($18) | every 4 hours | 91km (57 miles) |
Train via Weißenfels | 1h 15m | €11($11) | hourly | 91km (57 miles) |
Train via Naumburg(Saale)Hbf | 1h 20m | hourly | 91km (57 miles) | |
Bus | 1h 25m | €8($8) | once daily | 94km (58 miles) |
Drive | 59min | €16($16) | on demand | 93km (58 miles) |
Abellio
ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH
The following major airports near Leipzig offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.