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.
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.
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Fly from Muenster (FMO) to Leipzig (LEJ) then take the train to Jena Paradies.
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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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 1 similar | 3h 45m | €315($315) | hourly | 664km (412 miles) |
Fly to Frankfurt (FRA), train | 4h 20m | €245($245) | hourly | 573km (356 miles) |
Train + 2 similar | 4h 30m | €89($89) | twice daily | 416km (258 miles) |
Train via Paderborn Hbf | 4h 55m | €74($74) | twice daily | 415km (258 miles) |
Train via Paderborn Hbf | 5h 35m | €44($44) | every 3 hours | 410km (255 miles) |
Bus | 6h 40m | €22($22) | once daily | 408km (254 miles) |
Drive | 3h 35m | €70($70) | on demand | 425km (264 miles) |
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The following major airports near Jena offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.