What is the best way to travel from Giessen to Jena?
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What is the cheapest way to reach Jena from Giessen?
You can reach Jena with just £14 by taking a Bus from FlixBus, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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FlixBus3h 40m010:30GiessenMathematikum Bus Stop14:10JenaCentral Bus Station - Paradies0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Mathematikum Bus Stop, Giessen (Germany) at 08/12/2025 10:30:00 to Central Bus Station - Paradies, Jena (Germany) arriving at 08/12/2025 14:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
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FlixBus3h 35m011:30GiessenMathematikum Bus Stop15:05JenaCentral Bus Station - Paradies0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Mathematikum Bus Stop, Giessen (Germany) at 08/12/2025 11:30:00 to Central Bus Station - Paradies, Jena (Germany) arriving at 08/12/2025 15:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
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Deutsche Bahn5h 38m000:32GiessenCentral Station06:10JenaParadiesbahnhof West Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Giessen (Germany) at 08/12/2025 00:32:00 to Paradiesbahnhof West Train Station, Jena (Germany) arriving at 08/12/2025 06:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 38m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 46m017:34GiessenCentral Station22:20JenaParadiesbahnhof West Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Giessen (Germany) at 08/12/2025 17:34:00 to Paradiesbahnhof West Train Station, Jena (Germany) arriving at 08/12/2025 22:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 46m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 0m020:24GiessenCentral Station00:24JenaParadiesbahnhof West Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Giessen (Germany) at 08/12/2025 20:24:00 to Paradiesbahnhof West Train Station, Jena (Germany) arriving at 09/12/2025 00:24:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 43m018:47GiessenCentral Station23:30JenaParadiesbahnhof West Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Giessen (Germany) at 08/12/2025 18:47:00 to Paradiesbahnhof West Train Station, Jena (Germany) arriving at 08/12/2025 23:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 43m
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What are the fastest trips from Giessen to Jena?
You can get to Jena from Giessen in just 3h 35m with a Bus from FlixBus. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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FlixBus3h 35m011:30GiessenMathematikum Bus Stop15:05JenaCentral Bus Station - Paradies0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Mathematikum Bus Stop, Giessen (Germany) at 08/12/2025 11:30:00 to Central Bus Station - Paradies, Jena (Germany) arriving at 08/12/2025 15:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
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FlixBus3h 40m010:30GiessenMathematikum Bus Stop14:10JenaCentral Bus Station - Paradies0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Mathematikum Bus Stop, Giessen (Germany) at 08/12/2025 10:30:00 to Central Bus Station - Paradies, Jena (Germany) arriving at 08/12/2025 14:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 0m020:24GiessenCentral Station00:24JenaParadiesbahnhof West Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Giessen (Germany) at 08/12/2025 20:24:00 to Paradiesbahnhof West Train Station, Jena (Germany) arriving at 09/12/2025 00:24:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 26m016:47GiessenCentral Station21:13JenaParadiesbahnhof West Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Giessen (Germany) at 08/12/2025 16:47:00 to Paradiesbahnhof West Train Station, Jena (Germany) arriving at 08/12/2025 21:13:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 26m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 43m018:47GiessenCentral Station23:30JenaParadiesbahnhof West Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Giessen (Germany) at 08/12/2025 18:47:00 to Paradiesbahnhof West Train Station, Jena (Germany) arriving at 08/12/2025 23:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 43m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 46m017:34GiessenCentral Station22:20JenaParadiesbahnhof West Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Giessen (Germany) at 08/12/2025 17:34:00 to Paradiesbahnhof West Train Station, Jena (Germany) arriving at 08/12/2025 22:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 46m
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Bus from Giessen to Jena
What are the most popular stations in Giessen and Jena?
In Giessen, you will usually depart from Central Station, Mathematikum Bus Stop or Central Bus Station, while in Jena you will be arriving at Göschwitz (Saale) Bus Stop, Paradiesbahnhof West Train Station or Saalbahnhof Train Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Jena from Giessen? With 7 connections between 2 Train, Bus and Carpool operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Giessen and Jena, you can pay as low as £14 with a Bus from FlixBus.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Bus from FlixBus: you will get to Jena in just 3h 35m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Giessen and Jena are Deutsche Bahn and FlixBus, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Giessen and Jena is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Allendorf an der Lahn or to Lehesten, and look at flights from , and landing at Erfurt-Weimar Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Giessen to Jena?
The most popular companies between Giessen and Jena, are Deutsche Bahn and FlixBus. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: FlixBus
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn
All you need to know when you travel from Giessen to Jena
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Giessen to Jena. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Giessen to Jena
How can I reach Jena from Giessen?
Every day, there are on average 7 connections between Train, Bus and Carpool, with which you can get to Jena from Giessen.
How far is Jena from Giessen?
The distance between Giessen and Jena is 208.3 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Giessen and Jena?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 6 kgs of CO2, a train 7 kgs, a car 35 kgs, and a flight 51 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Giessen to Jena?
You can get to Jena with just £14 by taking a Bus from FlixBus.
What is the fastest way to get from Giessen to Jena?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Jena in just 3h 35m with a Bus from FlixBus.
More routes to Giessen and to Jena
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Giessen and to Jena. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
