How to travel from Munster to Jena, Germany

The distance between Munster and Jena is around 408km (254 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 35m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Munster 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.

👋 Also check out JenaMunster if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Muenster (FMO) to Leipzig (LEJ) then take the train to Jena Paradies.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €315($315)
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Train

Take the train to Jena West.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €89($89)

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Bus

Take the bus to Jena Busbahnhof.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €22($22)
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Drive

Drive to Jena.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Distance425km (264 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Munster and Jena

There are several options for getting from Munster to Jena by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €22 ($22) and will take around 6h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €70 ($70).

The distance between Munster and Jena is around 408km (254 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 298km (185 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Munster and Jena by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Munster to Jena is to drive which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €70 ($70).

The cheapest way to travel between Munster and Jena, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €22 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Munster and Jena. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Munster to Jena. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hamm(Westf)Hbf. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.

Deutsche Bahn, Eurobahn, NordWestBahn and Deutsche Bahn Regional run train services between Munster and Jena. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 4h 30m, 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 Munster and Jena. It typically takes around 6h 40m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Munster and Jena with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 6h 40m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Munster and Jena. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Munster to Jena. We recommend that you fly from Muenster (FMO) to Leipzig (LEJ) then take the train to Jena Paradies. instead which will take 3h 45m.

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 Munster and Jena. The distance is around 425km (264 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Munster to Jena is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around €89 ($89).

How do I get from Munster to Jena

Compare travel optionsbetween Munster and Jena

Transport options from Munster to Jena
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
3h 45m
€315($315)
hourly664km (412 miles)
Fly to Frankfurt (FRA), train4h 20m
€245($245)
hourly573km (356 miles)
Train + 2 similar
4h 30m
€89($89)
twice daily416km (258 miles)
Train via Paderborn Hbf4h 55m
€74($74)
twice daily415km (258 miles)
Train via Paderborn Hbf5h 35m
€44($44)
every 3 hours410km (255 miles)
Bus
6h 40m
€22($22)
once daily408km (254 miles)
Drive
3h 35m
€70($70)
on demand425km (264 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