The distance between Kassel and Jena is around 190km (118 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 60m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Kassel to Jena by bus, train 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 Jena West.
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Take the bus to Jena Busbahnhof.
There are several options for getting from Kassel to Jena by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €14 ($14) and will take around 3hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €32 ($32).
The distance between Kassel and Jena is around 190km (118 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 152km (95 miles)
It takes around 3hrs to get from Kassel and Jena by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 60m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Kassel to Jena is to drive which takes around 1h 60m and will set you back approx €32 ($32).
The cheapest way to travel between Kassel and Jena, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €14 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Kassel and Jena. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Kassel to Jena. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 2h 20m.
Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Regional and Erfurter Bahn run train services between Kassel and Jena. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 2h 20m, 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 Kassel and Jena. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Kassel and Jena with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 3hrs.
FlixBus and Radina VIP run regular bus services between Kassel and Jena. Buses run once daily and take around 3hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kassel to Jena. We recommend that you take the bus to Jena Busbahnhof. instead which will take 3hrs.
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 Kassel and Jena. The distance is around 190km (118 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 60m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kassel to Jena is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around €14 ($14).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 20m | €50($50) | every 20 mins | 202km (126 miles) |
Train via Erfurt Hbf | 2h 25m | €49($49) | every 20 mins | 202km (126 miles) |
Bus | 3hrs | €14($14) | once daily | 204km (126 miles) |
Drive | 1h 60m | €32($32) | on demand | 190km (118 miles) |
Radina VIP
Erfurter Bahn
The following major airports near Jena offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.