The distance between Munich and Jena is around 371km (231 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 60m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Munich to Jena by train, bus, car and plane. 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 Nürnberg Hbf then Erfurt Hbf and then to Jena West.
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Take the train to Flughafen München then fly from Munich (MUC) to Leipzig (LEJ) then take the train to Jena Paradies.
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Take the bus to Hof Hbf and then to Jena Paradies Bus Station.
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There are several options for getting from Munich to Jena by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €83 ($83) and will take around 4h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €95 ($95).
The distance between Munich and Jena is around 371km (231 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 310km (193 miles)
It takes around 2h 60m to get from Munich and Jena by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Munich to Jena is to take the train which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx €95 ($95).
The cheapest way to travel between Munich and Jena, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €83 ($83) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Munich and Jena. It typically takes around 2h 60m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Munich to Jena. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nürnberg Hbf and Erfurt Hbf. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 60m.
Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Regional, Austrian Railways (ÖBB), ÖBB Intercity and Erfurter Bahn run train services between Munich and Jena. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 2h 60m, 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 Munich and Jena. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Munich to Jena. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Hof Hbf. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 4h 45m.
FlixBus and Radina VIP run regular bus services between Munich and Jena. Buses run twice a week and take around 4h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Munich to Jena. We recommend that you take the train to Flughafen München then fly from Munich (MUC) to Leipzig (LEJ) then take the train to Jena Paradies. instead which will take 3h 15m.
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 Munich and Jena. The distance is around 371km (231 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Munich to Jena is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 60m and will usually cost around €95 ($95).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 60m | €95($95) | every 3 hours | 404km (251 miles) |
Train via Nürnberg Hbf | 4h 25m | €83($83) | every 4 hours | 399km (248 miles) |
Train and Plane | 3h 15m | €235($235) | hourly | 487km (303 miles) |
Bus | 4h 45m | €115($115) | twice a week | 400km (249 miles) |
Drive | 3h 10m | €62($62) | on demand | 371km (231 miles) |
Erfurter Bahn
ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH
Radina VIP
East West Eurolines
The following major airports near Jena offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.