How to travel from Jena to Wiesbaden, Germany

The distance between Jena and Wiesbaden is around 319km (199 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 45m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Jena to Wiesbaden 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 WiesbadenJena 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 Frankfurt (FRA).

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €210($210)
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Train

Take the train to Erfurt Hbf and then to Wiesbaden Hauptbahnhof.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €74($74)
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Bus

Take the bus to Frankfurt.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €18($18)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Wiesbaden.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Distance319km (199 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jena and Wiesbaden

There are several options for getting from Jena to Wiesbaden by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €18 ($18) and will take around 4h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €53 ($53).

The distance between Jena and Wiesbaden is around 319km (199 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 255km (158 miles)

It takes around 3h 45m to get from Jena and Wiesbaden by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Jena to Wiesbaden is to drive which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €53 ($53).

The cheapest way to travel between Jena and Wiesbaden, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €18 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Jena and Wiesbaden. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Jena to Wiesbaden. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Erfurt Hbf. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 45m.

Deutsche Bahn Regional, Erfurter Bahn and Deutsche Bahn run train services between Jena and Wiesbaden. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 45m, 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 Wiesbaden. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Jena to Wiesbaden. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Frankfurt. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Jena and Wiesbaden. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 25m 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 Wiesbaden. We recommend that you take the train to Halle(Saale)Hbf then fly from Leipzig (LEJ) to Frankfurt (FRA). instead which will take 3h 10m.

The closest major airport to Wiesbaden is Frankfurt Airport (FRA) (FRA) which is approximately 24km (15 miles) from Wiesbaden. Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) (HHN) and Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) (CGN) 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 Wiesbaden. The distance is around 319km (199 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jena to Wiesbaden is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around €74 ($74).

How do I get from Jena to Wiesbaden

Compare travel optionsbetween Jena and Wiesbaden

Transport options from Jena to Wiesbaden
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
3h 10m
€210($210)
hourly435km (270 miles)
Train to Erfurt Hbf, plane3h 25m
€225($225)
hourly467km (290 miles)
Train
3h 45m
€74($74)
every 4 hours340km (211 miles)
Bus
4h 25m
€18($18)
6 times a week344km (214 miles)
Drive
2h 45m
€53($53)
on demand319km (199 miles)

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Airports near Wiesbaden

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

FRA
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
International Airport
Distance
24km (15 miles) from Wiesbaden
HHN
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
International Airport
Distance
71km (44 miles) from Wiesbaden
CGN
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
International Airport
Distance
119km (74 miles) from Wiesbaden