How to travel from Wiesbaden to Jena, Germany

The distance between Wiesbaden and Jena is around 321km (199 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 45m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Wiesbaden 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 JenaWiesbaden if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Leipzig (LEJ) then take the train to Jena Paradies.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €210($210)
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Train

Take the train to Erfurt Hbf and then to Jena West.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €74($74)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Jena Busbahnhof.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €18($18)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Jena.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Distance321km (199 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Wiesbaden and Jena

There are several options for getting from Wiesbaden to Jena by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €18 ($18) and will take around 5h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €53 ($53).

The distance between Wiesbaden and Jena is around 321km (199 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 255km (158 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Wiesbaden and Jena by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Wiesbaden to Jena is to drive which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €53 ($53).

The cheapest way to travel between Wiesbaden and Jena, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €18 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Wiesbaden and Jena. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Wiesbaden to Jena. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Erfurt Hbf. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.

Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Regional and Erfurter Bahn run train services between Wiesbaden and Jena. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 40m, 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 Wiesbaden and Jena. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Wiesbaden to Jena. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Hofheim am Taunus Bahnhof and Frankfurt. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 40m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Wiesbaden and Jena. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Wiesbaden to Jena. We recommend that you fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Leipzig (LEJ) then take the train to Jena Paradies. 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Wiesbaden and Jena. The distance is around 321km (199 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wiesbaden to Jena is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around €74 ($74).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Wiesbaden and Jena

Transport options from Wiesbaden to Jena
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
3hrs
€210($210)
hourly435km (270 miles)
Train
3h 40m
€74($74)
every 4 hours340km (211 miles)
Bus
5h 40m
€18($18)
once daily357km (222 miles)
Drive
2h 45m
€53($53)
on demand321km (199 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