How to travel from Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) to Jena, Germany

The distance between Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) and Jena is around 85km (53 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 53min.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) to Jena by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out JenaLeipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) if you're planning a return trip.

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Train to Jena Paradies

Take the train to Jena Paradies.

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €22($22)
Operated byDeutsche Bahn Regional+ 1 others

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Drive

Drive to Jena.

  • Duration53min
  • Distance85km (53 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) and Jena

There are several options for getting from Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) to Jena by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €5 ($5) and will take around 1h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 53min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €14 ($14).

The distance between Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) and Jena is around 85km (53 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 70km (44 miles)

It takes around 1h 30m to get from Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) and Jena by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 53min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) to Jena is to drive which takes around 53min and will set you back approx €14 ($14).

The cheapest way to travel between Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) and Jena, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €5 ($5) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) and Jena. It typically takes around 1h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) to Jena. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Halle. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 30m.

ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH, Abellio, Deutsche Bahn Regional and Deutsche Bahn run train services between Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) and Jena. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) and Jena. We recommend that you drive to Jena. instead which will take 53min.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Jena from Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) is to drive which will take 53min and cost around €14 ($14).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) to Jena. We recommend that you take the train to Jena Paradies. instead which will take 1h 30m.

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) and Jena. The distance is around 85km (53 miles) by road and it will take around 53min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) to Jena is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 30m and will usually cost around €5 ($5).

How do I get from Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) to Jena

Compare travel optionsbetween Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) and Jena

Transport options from Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) to Jena
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Jena Paradies + 1 similar
1h 20m
€22($22)
every 4 hours110km (68 miles)
Train1h 30m
€5($5)
hourly102km (63 miles)
Drive
53min
€14($14)
on demand85km (53 miles)

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Airports near Jena

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

ERF
Erfurt Airport (ERF)
Domestic Airport
Distance
44km (27 miles) from Jena
LEJ
Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)
International Airport
Distance
70km (44 miles) from Jena
DRS
Dresden Airport (DRS)
International Airport
Distance
154km (96 miles) from Jena