What is the best way to travel from Magdeburg to Jena?
Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Trains and Buses to Jena from Magdeburg. 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 Magdeburg?
You can reach Jena with just £10 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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FlixBus4h 25m009:10MagdeburgCentral Bus Station13:35JenaCentral Bus Station - Paradies0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Magdeburg (Germany) at 25/06/2026 09:10:00 to Central Bus Station - Paradies, Jena (Germany) arriving at 25/06/2026 13:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
Cheapest Buses Thursday
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Deutsche Bahn2h 42m019:38MagdeburgBuckau Train Station22:20JenaParadiesbahnhof West Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Buckau Train Station, Magdeburg (Germany) at 26/06/2026 19:38:00 to Paradiesbahnhof West Train Station, Jena (Germany) arriving at 26/06/2026 22:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 42m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 46m019:44MagdeburgBuckau Train Station23:30JenaParadiesbahnhof West Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Buckau Train Station, Magdeburg (Germany) at 26/06/2026 19:44:00 to Paradiesbahnhof West Train Station, Jena (Germany) arriving at 26/06/2026 23:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 46m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 32m020:53MagdeburgBuckau Train Station00:25JenaParadiesbahnhof West Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Buckau Train Station, Magdeburg (Germany) at 26/06/2026 20:53:00 to Paradiesbahnhof West Train Station, Jena (Germany) arriving at 27/06/2026 00:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 32m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 40m020:38MagdeburgBuckau Train Station00:18JenaParadiesbahnhof West Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Buckau Train Station, Magdeburg (Germany) at 26/06/2026 20:38:00 to Paradiesbahnhof West Train Station, Jena (Germany) arriving at 27/06/2026 00:18:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
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Deutsche Bahn2h 59m022:18MagdeburgBuckau Train Station01:17JenaParadiesbahnhof West Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Buckau Train Station, Magdeburg (Germany) at 26/06/2026 22:18:00 to Paradiesbahnhof West Train Station, Jena (Germany) arriving at 27/06/2026 01:17:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 59m
Cheapest Trains Friday
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FlixBus4h 25m009:10MagdeburgCentral Bus Station13:35JenaCentral Bus Station - Paradies0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Magdeburg (Germany) at 27/06/2026 09:10:00 to Central Bus Station - Paradies, Jena (Germany) arriving at 27/06/2026 13:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
Cheapest Buses Saturday
What are the fastest trips from Magdeburg to Jena?
You can get to Jena from Magdeburg in just 2h 42m 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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FlixBus4h 25m009:10MagdeburgCentral Bus Station13:35JenaCentral Bus Station - Paradies0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Magdeburg (Germany) at 25/06/2026 09:10:00 to Central Bus Station - Paradies, Jena (Germany) arriving at 25/06/2026 13:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
Fastest Buses Thursday
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Deutsche Bahn2h 42m019:38MagdeburgBuckau Train Station22:20JenaParadiesbahnhof West Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Buckau Train Station, Magdeburg (Germany) at 26/06/2026 19:38:00 to Paradiesbahnhof West Train Station, Jena (Germany) arriving at 26/06/2026 22:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 42m
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Deutsche Bahn2h 59m022:18MagdeburgBuckau Train Station01:17JenaParadiesbahnhof West Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Buckau Train Station, Magdeburg (Germany) at 26/06/2026 22:18:00 to Paradiesbahnhof West Train Station, Jena (Germany) arriving at 27/06/2026 01:17:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 59m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 32m020:53MagdeburgBuckau Train Station00:25JenaParadiesbahnhof West Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Buckau Train Station, Magdeburg (Germany) at 26/06/2026 20:53:00 to Paradiesbahnhof West Train Station, Jena (Germany) arriving at 27/06/2026 00:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 32m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 40m020:38MagdeburgBuckau Train Station00:18JenaParadiesbahnhof West Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Buckau Train Station, Magdeburg (Germany) at 26/06/2026 20:38:00 to Paradiesbahnhof West Train Station, Jena (Germany) arriving at 27/06/2026 00:18:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 46m019:44MagdeburgBuckau Train Station23:30JenaParadiesbahnhof West Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Buckau Train Station, Magdeburg (Germany) at 26/06/2026 19:44:00 to Paradiesbahnhof West Train Station, Jena (Germany) arriving at 26/06/2026 23:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 46m
Fastest Trains Friday
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FlixBus4h 25m009:10MagdeburgCentral Bus Station13:35JenaCentral Bus Station - Paradies0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Magdeburg (Germany) at 27/06/2026 09:10:00 to Central Bus Station - Paradies, Jena (Germany) arriving at 27/06/2026 13:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
Fastest Buses Saturday
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Bus from Magdeburg to Jena
What are the most popular stations in Magdeburg and Jena?
In Magdeburg, you will usually depart from Neustadt Train Station, Central Station or Central Bus Station, while in Jena you will be arriving at Saalbahnhof Train Station, Paradiesbahnhof West Train Station or Göschwitz (Saale) Bus Stop, 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 Magdeburg? With 2 connections between 2 Train and Bus 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 Magdeburg and Jena, you can pay as low as £10 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 2h 42m.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 Magdeburg 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 Magdeburg 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 Biederitz 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 Magdeburg to Jena?
The most popular companies between Magdeburg 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 Magdeburg to Jena
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Magdeburg 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 Magdeburg to Jena
How can I reach Jena from Magdeburg?
Every day, there are on average 2 connections between Train and Bus, with which you can get to Jena from Magdeburg.
How far is Jena from Magdeburg?
The distance between Magdeburg and Jena is 132.7 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Magdeburg 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 4 kgs of CO2, a train 5 kgs, a car 23 kgs, and a flight 33 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Magdeburg to Jena?
You can get to Jena with just £10 by taking a Bus from FlixBus.
What is the fastest way to get from Magdeburg 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 2h 42m with a Train from Deutsche Bahn.
More routes to Magdeburg and to Jena
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Magdeburg and to Jena. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
