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What is the best way to travel from Jena to Hamburg?

Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Buses and Trains to Hamburg from Jena. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Bus is the cheapest, while Train is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
8h 5m
£23
£28
3
Train
4h 19m
£24
£30
232

What is the cheapest way to reach Hamburg from Jena?

You can reach Hamburg with just £23 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.

Wednesday
Thursday
from £26
Friday
Saturday
from £23
Sunday
from £25
Monday
Tuesday

    Cheapest Trains Thursday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    9h 48m
    0
    21:23
    Jena
    Paradiesbahnhof West Train Station
    07:11
    Hamburg
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £26
  • Deutsche Bahn
    10h 18m
    0
    21:23
    Jena
    Paradiesbahnhof West Train Station
    07:41
    Hamburg
    Dammtor Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £29
  • Deutsche Bahn
    6h 2m
    0
    18:22
    Jena
    Paradiesbahnhof West Train Station
    00:24
    Hamburg
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £33
  • Deutsche Bahn
    5h 38m
    0
    19:23
    Jena
    Paradiesbahnhof West Train Station
    01:01
    Hamburg
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £33
  • Deutsche Bahn
    6h 16m
    0
    18:22
    Jena
    Paradiesbahnhof West Train Station
    00:38
    Hamburg
    Altona Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £33

    • Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • FlixBus
    12h 55m
    0
    00:45
    Jena
    Central Bus Station - Paradies
    13:40
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £34
  • FlixBus
    9h 45m
    0
    17:00
    Jena
    Central Bus Station - Paradies
    02:45
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £34
  • FlixBus
    11h 5m
    0
    08:10
    Jena
    Central Bus Station - Paradies
    19:15
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £35

    Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • FlixBus
    9h 45m
    0
    17:00
    Jena
    Central Bus Station - Paradies
    02:45
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £23
  • FlixBus
    10h 30m
    0
    00:45
    Jena
    Central Bus Station - Paradies
    11:15
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £24
  • FlixBus
    8h 5m
    0
    05:10
    Jena
    Central Bus Station - Paradies
    13:15
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £25

    • Cheapest Trains Saturday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    10h 4m
    0
    20:38
    Jena
    Paradiesbahnhof West Train Station
    06:42
    Hamburg
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £24
  • Deutsche Bahn
    8h 42m
    0
    21:23
    Jena
    Paradiesbahnhof West Train Station
    06:05
    Hamburg
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £24
  • Deutsche Bahn
    5h 38m
    0
    19:23
    Jena
    Paradiesbahnhof West Train Station
    01:01
    Hamburg
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £26
  • Deutsche Bahn
    5h 50m
    0
    19:23
    Jena
    Paradiesbahnhof West Train Station
    01:13
    Hamburg
    Altona Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £26
  • Deutsche Bahn
    11h 11m
    0
    21:23
    Jena
    Paradiesbahnhof West Train Station
    08:34
    Hamburg
    Altona Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £26

    Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • FlixBus
    10h 30m
    0
    00:45
    Jena
    Central Bus Station - Paradies
    11:15
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £25
  • FlixBus
    9h 45m
    0
    17:00
    Jena
    Central Bus Station - Paradies
    02:45
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £25
  • FlixBus
    8h 5m
    0
    05:10
    Jena
    Central Bus Station - Paradies
    13:15
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £26

    • Cheapest Trains Sunday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    10h 4m
    0
    20:38
    Jena
    Paradiesbahnhof West Train Station
    06:42
    Hamburg
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £26
  • Deutsche Bahn
    4h 19m
    0
    19:38
    Jena
    Paradiesbahnhof West Train Station
    23:57
    Hamburg
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £33
  • Deutsche Bahn
    6h 43m
    0
    01:47
    Jena
    Paradiesbahnhof West Train Station
    08:30
    Hamburg
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £41
  • Deutsche Bahn
    6h 7m
    0
    04:22
    Jena
    Paradiesbahnhof West Train Station
    10:29
    Hamburg
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £41

What are the fastest trips from Jena to Hamburg?

You can get to Hamburg from Jena in just 4h 19m with a Train from Deutsche Bahn. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Wednesday
Thursday
from 5h 38m
Friday
Saturday
from 5h 38m
Sunday
from 4h 19m
Monday
Tuesday

    Fastest Trains Thursday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    5h 38m
    0
    19:23
    Jena
    Paradiesbahnhof West Train Station
    01:01
    Hamburg
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £33
  • Deutsche Bahn
    6h 2m
    0
    18:22
    Jena
    Paradiesbahnhof West Train Station
    00:24
    Hamburg
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £33
  • Deutsche Bahn
    6h 16m
    0
    18:22
    Jena
    Paradiesbahnhof West Train Station
    00:38
    Hamburg
    Altona Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £33
  • Deutsche Bahn
    9h 48m
    0
    21:23
    Jena
    Paradiesbahnhof West Train Station
    07:11
    Hamburg
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £26
  • Deutsche Bahn
    10h 18m
    0
    21:23
    Jena
    Paradiesbahnhof West Train Station
    07:41
    Hamburg
    Dammtor Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £29

    • Fastest Buses Thursday

  • FlixBus
    9h 45m
    0
    17:00
    Jena
    Central Bus Station - Paradies
    02:45
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £34
  • FlixBus
    11h 5m
    0
    08:10
    Jena
    Central Bus Station - Paradies
    19:15
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £35
  • FlixBus
    12h 55m
    0
    00:45
    Jena
    Central Bus Station - Paradies
    13:40
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £34

    Fastest Trains Saturday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    5h 38m
    0
    19:23
    Jena
    Paradiesbahnhof West Train Station
    01:01
    Hamburg
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £26
  • Deutsche Bahn
    5h 50m
    0
    19:23
    Jena
    Paradiesbahnhof West Train Station
    01:13
    Hamburg
    Altona Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £26
  • Deutsche Bahn
    8h 42m
    0
    21:23
    Jena
    Paradiesbahnhof West Train Station
    06:05
    Hamburg
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £24
  • Deutsche Bahn
    10h 4m
    0
    20:38
    Jena
    Paradiesbahnhof West Train Station
    06:42
    Hamburg
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £24
  • Deutsche Bahn
    11h 11m
    0
    21:23
    Jena
    Paradiesbahnhof West Train Station
    08:34
    Hamburg
    Altona Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £26

    • Fastest Buses Saturday

  • FlixBus
    8h 5m
    0
    05:10
    Jena
    Central Bus Station - Paradies
    13:15
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £25
  • FlixBus
    9h 45m
    0
    17:00
    Jena
    Central Bus Station - Paradies
    02:45
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £23
  • FlixBus
    10h 30m
    0
    00:45
    Jena
    Central Bus Station - Paradies
    11:15
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £24

    Fastest Trains Sunday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    4h 19m
    0
    19:38
    Jena
    Paradiesbahnhof West Train Station
    23:57
    Hamburg
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £33
  • Deutsche Bahn
    6h 7m
    0
    04:22
    Jena
    Paradiesbahnhof West Train Station
    10:29
    Hamburg
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £41
  • Deutsche Bahn
    6h 43m
    0
    01:47
    Jena
    Paradiesbahnhof West Train Station
    08:30
    Hamburg
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £41
  • Deutsche Bahn
    10h 4m
    0
    20:38
    Jena
    Paradiesbahnhof West Train Station
    06:42
    Hamburg
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £26

    • Fastest Buses Sunday

  • FlixBus
    8h 5m
    0
    05:10
    Jena
    Central Bus Station - Paradies
    13:15
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £26
  • FlixBus
    9h 45m
    0
    17:00
    Jena
    Central Bus Station - Paradies
    02:45
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £25
  • FlixBus
    10h 30m
    0
    00:45
    Jena
    Central Bus Station - Paradies
    11:15
    Hamburg
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £25
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Jena to Hamburg

What are the most popular stations in Jena and Hamburg?

In Jena, you will usually depart from Saalbahnhof Train Station, Paradiesbahnhof West Train Station or Göschwitz (Saale) Bus Stop, while in Hamburg you will be arriving at Central Bus Station, Dammtor Train Station 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 Hamburg from Jena? With 8 connections between 2 Bus 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 Hamburg, you can pay as low as £23 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 Train from Deutsche Bahn: you will get to Hamburg in just 4h 19m.

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 Hamburg 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 Jena and Hamburg 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 Hamburg Airport, and look at flights from Erfurt-Weimar Airport, and landing at Hamburg 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 Hamburg?

The most popular companies between Jena and Hamburg, 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 Jena to Hamburg

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Jena to Hamburg. 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 Hamburg

How can I reach Hamburg from Jena?

Every day, there are on average 8 connections between Bus and Train, with which you can get to Hamburg from Jena.

How far is Hamburg from Jena?

The distance between Jena and Hamburg is 311.3 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Jena and Hamburg?

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 8 kgs of CO2, a train 11 kgs, a car 53 kgs, and a flight 77 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Jena to Hamburg?

You can get to Hamburg with just £23 by taking a Bus from FlixBus.

What is the fastest way to get from Jena to Hamburg?

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 Hamburg in just 4h 19m with a Train from Deutsche Bahn.

More routes to Jena and to Hamburg

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Jena and to Hamburg. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
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