What is the best way to travel from Karlsruhe to Jena?
Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Trains and Buses to Jena from Karlsruhe. 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!
What is the cheapest way to reach Jena from Karlsruhe?
You can reach Jena with just £19 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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FlixBus7h 10m005:55KarlsruheCentral Station13:05JenaCentral Bus Station - Paradies0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 18/06/2026 05:55:00 to Central Bus Station - Paradies, Jena (Germany) arriving at 18/06/2026 13:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
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FlixBus7h 25m022:10KarlsruheCentral Station05:35JenaCentral Bus Station - Paradies0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 18/06/2026 22:10:00 to Central Bus Station - Paradies, Jena (Germany) arriving at 19/06/2026 05:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
Cheapest Buses Thursday
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FlixBus7h 10m005:55KarlsruheCentral Station13:05JenaCentral Bus Station - Paradies0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 19/06/2026 05:55:00 to Central Bus Station - Paradies, Jena (Germany) arriving at 19/06/2026 13:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
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FlixBus7h 25m022:10KarlsruheCentral Station05:35JenaCentral Bus Station - Paradies0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 19/06/2026 22:10:00 to Central Bus Station - Paradies, Jena (Germany) arriving at 20/06/2026 05:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
Cheapest Buses Friday
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FlixBus7h 10m005:55KarlsruheCentral Station13:05JenaCentral Bus Station - Paradies0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 20/06/2026 05:55:00 to Central Bus Station - Paradies, Jena (Germany) arriving at 20/06/2026 13:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
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FlixBus7h 25m022:10KarlsruheCentral Station05:35JenaCentral Bus Station - Paradies0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 20/06/2026 22:10:00 to Central Bus Station - Paradies, Jena (Germany) arriving at 21/06/2026 05:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
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Deutsche Bahn7h 56m000:38KarlsruheCentral Station08:34JenaParadiesbahnhof West Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 20/06/2026 00:38:00 to Paradiesbahnhof West Train Station, Jena (Germany) arriving at 20/06/2026 08:34:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 56m
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Deutsche Bahn7h 7m000:38KarlsruheCentral Station07:45JenaParadiesbahnhof West Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 20/06/2026 00:38:00 to Paradiesbahnhof West Train Station, Jena (Germany) arriving at 20/06/2026 07:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 7m
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Deutsche Bahn6h 40m014:54KarlsruheCentral Station21:34JenaParadiesbahnhof West Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 20/06/2026 14:54:00 to Paradiesbahnhof West Train Station, Jena (Germany) arriving at 20/06/2026 21:34:00. 50 Economy ticket for £42 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
Cheapest Buses Saturday
Cheapest Trains Saturday
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FlixBus7h 10m005:55KarlsruheCentral Station13:05JenaCentral Bus Station - Paradies0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 21/06/2026 05:55:00 to Central Bus Station - Paradies, Jena (Germany) arriving at 21/06/2026 13:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
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FlixBus7h 25m022:10KarlsruheCentral Station05:35JenaCentral Bus Station - Paradies0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 21/06/2026 22:10:00 to Central Bus Station - Paradies, Jena (Germany) arriving at 22/06/2026 05:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
Cheapest Buses Sunday
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FlixBus7h 10m005:55KarlsruheCentral Station13:05JenaCentral Bus Station - Paradies0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 22/06/2026 05:55:00 to Central Bus Station - Paradies, Jena (Germany) arriving at 22/06/2026 13:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
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FlixBus7h 25m022:10KarlsruheCentral Station05:35JenaCentral Bus Station - Paradies0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 22/06/2026 22:10:00 to Central Bus Station - Paradies, Jena (Germany) arriving at 23/06/2026 05:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
Cheapest Buses Monday
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Deutsche Bahn6h 5m000:43KarlsruheCentral Station06:48JenaParadiesbahnhof West Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 23/06/2026 00:43:00 to Paradiesbahnhof West Train Station, Jena (Germany) arriving at 23/06/2026 06:48:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
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Deutsche Bahn5h 30m019:47KarlsruheCentral Station01:17JenaParadiesbahnhof West Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 23/06/2026 19:47:00 to Paradiesbahnhof West Train Station, Jena (Germany) arriving at 24/06/2026 01:17:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 41m005:39KarlsruheCentral Station10:20JenaParadiesbahnhof West Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 23/06/2026 05:39:00 to Paradiesbahnhof West Train Station, Jena (Germany) arriving at 23/06/2026 10:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 41m
Cheapest Trains Tuesday
What are the fastest trips from Karlsruhe to Jena?
You can get to Jena from Karlsruhe in just 4h 41m 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.
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FlixBus7h 10m005:55KarlsruheCentral Station13:05JenaCentral Bus Station - Paradies0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 18/06/2026 05:55:00 to Central Bus Station - Paradies, Jena (Germany) arriving at 18/06/2026 13:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
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FlixBus7h 25m022:10KarlsruheCentral Station05:35JenaCentral Bus Station - Paradies0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 18/06/2026 22:10:00 to Central Bus Station - Paradies, Jena (Germany) arriving at 19/06/2026 05:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
Fastest Buses Thursday
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FlixBus7h 10m005:55KarlsruheCentral Station13:05JenaCentral Bus Station - Paradies0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 19/06/2026 05:55:00 to Central Bus Station - Paradies, Jena (Germany) arriving at 19/06/2026 13:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
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FlixBus7h 25m022:10KarlsruheCentral Station05:35JenaCentral Bus Station - Paradies0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 19/06/2026 22:10:00 to Central Bus Station - Paradies, Jena (Germany) arriving at 20/06/2026 05:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
Fastest Buses Friday
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Deutsche Bahn6h 40m014:54KarlsruheCentral Station21:34JenaParadiesbahnhof West Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 20/06/2026 14:54:00 to Paradiesbahnhof West Train Station, Jena (Germany) arriving at 20/06/2026 21:34:00. 50 Economy ticket for £42 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
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Deutsche Bahn7h 7m000:38KarlsruheCentral Station07:45JenaParadiesbahnhof West Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 20/06/2026 00:38:00 to Paradiesbahnhof West Train Station, Jena (Germany) arriving at 20/06/2026 07:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 7m
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Deutsche Bahn7h 56m000:38KarlsruheCentral Station08:34JenaParadiesbahnhof West Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 20/06/2026 00:38:00 to Paradiesbahnhof West Train Station, Jena (Germany) arriving at 20/06/2026 08:34:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 56m
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FlixBus7h 10m005:55KarlsruheCentral Station13:05JenaCentral Bus Station - Paradies0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 20/06/2026 05:55:00 to Central Bus Station - Paradies, Jena (Germany) arriving at 20/06/2026 13:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
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FlixBus7h 25m022:10KarlsruheCentral Station05:35JenaCentral Bus Station - Paradies0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 20/06/2026 22:10:00 to Central Bus Station - Paradies, Jena (Germany) arriving at 21/06/2026 05:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
Fastest Trains Saturday
Fastest Buses Saturday
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FlixBus7h 10m005:55KarlsruheCentral Station13:05JenaCentral Bus Station - Paradies0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 21/06/2026 05:55:00 to Central Bus Station - Paradies, Jena (Germany) arriving at 21/06/2026 13:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
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FlixBus7h 25m022:10KarlsruheCentral Station05:35JenaCentral Bus Station - Paradies0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 21/06/2026 22:10:00 to Central Bus Station - Paradies, Jena (Germany) arriving at 22/06/2026 05:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
Fastest Buses Sunday
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FlixBus7h 10m005:55KarlsruheCentral Station13:05JenaCentral Bus Station - Paradies0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 22/06/2026 05:55:00 to Central Bus Station - Paradies, Jena (Germany) arriving at 22/06/2026 13:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
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FlixBus7h 25m022:10KarlsruheCentral Station05:35JenaCentral Bus Station - Paradies0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 22/06/2026 22:10:00 to Central Bus Station - Paradies, Jena (Germany) arriving at 23/06/2026 05:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
Fastest Buses Monday
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Deutsche Bahn4h 41m005:39KarlsruheCentral Station10:20JenaParadiesbahnhof West Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 23/06/2026 05:39:00 to Paradiesbahnhof West Train Station, Jena (Germany) arriving at 23/06/2026 10:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 41m
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Deutsche Bahn5h 30m019:47KarlsruheCentral Station01:17JenaParadiesbahnhof West Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 23/06/2026 19:47:00 to Paradiesbahnhof West Train Station, Jena (Germany) arriving at 24/06/2026 01:17:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
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Deutsche Bahn6h 5m000:43KarlsruheCentral Station06:48JenaParadiesbahnhof West Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 23/06/2026 00:43:00 to Paradiesbahnhof West Train Station, Jena (Germany) arriving at 23/06/2026 06:48:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
Fastest Trains Tuesday
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Karlsruhe to Jena
What are the most popular stations in Karlsruhe and Jena?
In Karlsruhe, you will usually depart from Central Station, Tullastraße / Verkehrsbetriebe Train Station or Heidehof Train 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 Karlsruhe? With 3 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 Karlsruhe and Jena, you can pay as low as £19 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 Jena in just 4h 41m.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 Karlsruhe and Jena are FlixBus and Deutsche Bahn, 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 Karlsruhe 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 Ettlingen or to Lehesten, and look at flights from Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden 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 Karlsruhe to Jena?
The most popular companies between Karlsruhe and Jena, are FlixBus and Deutsche Bahn. 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 Karlsruhe to Jena
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Karlsruhe 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 Karlsruhe to Jena
How can I reach Jena from Karlsruhe?
Every day, there are on average 3 connections between Bus and Train, with which you can get to Jena from Karlsruhe.
How far is Jena from Karlsruhe?
The distance between Karlsruhe and Jena is 312.2 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Karlsruhe 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 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 Karlsruhe to Jena?
You can get to Jena with just £19 by taking a Bus from FlixBus.
What is the fastest way to get from Karlsruhe 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 4h 41m with a Train from Deutsche Bahn.
More routes to Karlsruhe and to Jena
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Karlsruhe and to Jena. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
