What is the best way to travel from Jena to Erfurt?
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What is the cheapest way to reach Erfurt from Jena?
You can reach Erfurt with just £3 by taking a Carpool from BlaBlaCar, 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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BlaBlaCar0h 45m010:40Jena11:30Erfurt0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Jena (Germany) at 28/03/2026 10:40:00 to , Erfurt (Germany) arriving at 28/03/2026 11:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
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BlaBlaCar0h 45m022:30Jena23:10Erfurt0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Jena (Germany) at 28/03/2026 22:30:00 to , Erfurt (Germany) arriving at 28/03/2026 23:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
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BlaBlaCar0h 38m013:20Jena14:00Erfurt0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Jena (Germany) at 28/03/2026 13:20:00 to , Erfurt (Germany) arriving at 28/03/2026 14:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 38m
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Deutsche Bahn2h 38m002:15JenaParadiesbahnhof West Train Station04:53ErfurtCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Paradiesbahnhof West Train Station, Jena (Germany) at 28/03/2026 02:15:00 to Central Station, Erfurt (Germany) arriving at 28/03/2026 04:53:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 38m
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Deutsche Bahn1h 48m003:58JenaParadiesbahnhof West Train Station05:46ErfurtCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Paradiesbahnhof West Train Station, Jena (Germany) at 28/03/2026 03:58:00 to Central Station, Erfurt (Germany) arriving at 28/03/2026 05:46:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 48m
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BlaBlaCar0h 31m017:50Jena18:20Erfurt0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Jena (Germany) at 29/03/2026 17:50:00 to , Erfurt (Germany) arriving at 29/03/2026 18:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 31m
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What are the fastest trips from Jena to Erfurt?
You can get to Erfurt from Jena in just 0h 31m with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar. 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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BlaBlaCar0h 38m013:20Jena14:00Erfurt0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Jena (Germany) at 28/03/2026 13:20:00 to , Erfurt (Germany) arriving at 28/03/2026 14:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 38m
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BlaBlaCar0h 45m010:40Jena11:30Erfurt0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Jena (Germany) at 28/03/2026 10:40:00 to , Erfurt (Germany) arriving at 28/03/2026 11:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
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BlaBlaCar0h 45m022:30Jena23:10Erfurt0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Jena (Germany) at 28/03/2026 22:30:00 to , Erfurt (Germany) arriving at 28/03/2026 23:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
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Deutsche Bahn1h 48m003:58JenaParadiesbahnhof West Train Station05:46ErfurtCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Paradiesbahnhof West Train Station, Jena (Germany) at 28/03/2026 03:58:00 to Central Station, Erfurt (Germany) arriving at 28/03/2026 05:46:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 48m
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Deutsche Bahn2h 38m002:15JenaParadiesbahnhof West Train Station04:53ErfurtCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Paradiesbahnhof West Train Station, Jena (Germany) at 28/03/2026 02:15:00 to Central Station, Erfurt (Germany) arriving at 28/03/2026 04:53:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 38m
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BlaBlaCar0h 31m017:50Jena18:20Erfurt0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Jena (Germany) at 29/03/2026 17:50:00 to , Erfurt (Germany) arriving at 29/03/2026 18:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 31m
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Bus from Jena to Erfurt
What are the most popular stations in Jena and Erfurt?
In Jena, you will usually depart from Saalbahnhof Train Station, Paradiesbahnhof West Train Station or Göschwitz (Saale) Bus Stop, while in Erfurt you will be arriving at Central Bus Station, Urbicher Kreuz Bus Stop or Central 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 Erfurt from Jena? With 4 connections between 1 Carpool and Train 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 Jena and Erfurt, you can pay as low as £3 with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.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 Carpool from BlaBlaCar: you will get to Erfurt in just 0h 31m.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 Jena and Erfurt are Deutsche Bahn and BlaBlaCar, 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 Jena and Erfurt 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 Lehesten or to Erfurt-Weimar Airport, and look at flights from Erfurt-Weimar Airport, 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 Jena to Erfurt?
The most popular companies between Jena and Erfurt, are Deutsche Bahn and BlaBlaCar. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn
All you need to know when you travel from Jena to Erfurt
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Jena to Erfurt. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Jena to Erfurt
How can I reach Erfurt from Jena?
Every day, there are on average 4 connections between Carpool and Train, with which you can get to Erfurt from Jena.
How far is Erfurt from Jena?
The distance between Jena and Erfurt is 39.7 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Jena and Erfurt?
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 1 kgs of CO2, a train 1 kgs, a car 7 kgs, and a flight 10 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Jena to Erfurt?
You can get to Erfurt with just £3 by taking a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.
What is the fastest way to get from Jena to Erfurt?
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 Erfurt in just 0h 31m with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.
More routes to Jena and to Erfurt
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Jena and to Erfurt. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
