What is the best way to travel from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Jena?
Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Trains, Buses and Carpool for the journey to Jena from Frankfurt am Main Airport. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 3 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Jena from Frankfurt am Main Airport?
You can get to Jena with just $23 by taking a Bus from FlixBus, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.
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BlaBlaCar3h 13m05:00 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport8:10 PMJena0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 6/3/2026 5:00:00 PM to , Jena (Germany) arriving at 6/3/2026 8:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 13m
Cheapest Carpool Wednesday
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FlixBus4h 20m01:15 AMFrankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport5:35 AMJenaCentral Bus Station - Paradies0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Frankfurt am Main Airport, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 6/4/2026 1:15:00 AM to Central Bus Station - Paradies, Jena (Germany) arriving at 6/4/2026 5:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
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FlixBus4h 0m09:05 AMFrankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport1:05 PMJenaCentral Bus Station - Paradies0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Frankfurt am Main Airport, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 6/4/2026 9:05:00 AM to Central Bus Station - Paradies, Jena (Germany) arriving at 6/4/2026 1:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
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BlaBlaCar3h 40m012:40 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport4:20 PMJena0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 6/4/2026 12:40:00 PM to , Jena (Germany) arriving at 6/4/2026 4:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
Cheapest Buses Thursday
Cheapest Carpool Thursday
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BlaBlaCar3h 14m06:40 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport9:50 PMJena0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 6/5/2026 6:40:00 PM to , Jena (Germany) arriving at 6/5/2026 9:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 14m
Cheapest Carpool Friday
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FlixBus4h 20m01:15 AMFrankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport5:35 AMJenaCentral Bus Station - Paradies0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Frankfurt am Main Airport, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 6/6/2026 1:15:00 AM to Central Bus Station - Paradies, Jena (Germany) arriving at 6/6/2026 5:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
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FlixBus4h 0m09:05 AMFrankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport1:05 PMJenaCentral Bus Station - Paradies0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Frankfurt am Main Airport, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 6/6/2026 9:05:00 AM to Central Bus Station - Paradies, Jena (Germany) arriving at 6/6/2026 1:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
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BlaBlaCar3h 30m08:00 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport11:30 PMJena0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 6/6/2026 8:00:00 PM to , Jena (Germany) arriving at 6/6/2026 11:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
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BlaBlaCar3h 0m02:00 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport5:00 PMJena0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 6/6/2026 2:00:00 PM to , Jena (Germany) arriving at 6/6/2026 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
Cheapest Buses Saturday
Cheapest Carpool Saturday
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FlixBus4h 20m01:15 AMFrankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport5:35 AMJenaCentral Bus Station - Paradies0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Frankfurt am Main Airport, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 6/7/2026 1:15:00 AM to Central Bus Station - Paradies, Jena (Germany) arriving at 6/7/2026 5:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
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FlixBus4h 0m09:05 AMFrankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport1:05 PMJenaCentral Bus Station - Paradies0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Frankfurt am Main Airport, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 6/7/2026 9:05:00 AM to Central Bus Station - Paradies, Jena (Germany) arriving at 6/7/2026 1:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
Cheapest Buses Sunday
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Deutsche Bahn3h 39m03:09 AMFrankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport Train Station6:48 AMJenaParadiesbahnhof West Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 6/8/2026 3:09:00 AM to Paradiesbahnhof West Train Station, Jena (Germany) arriving at 6/8/2026 6:48:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 39m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 49m07:41 PMFrankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport Train Station11:30 PMJenaParadiesbahnhof West Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 6/8/2026 7:41:00 PM to Paradiesbahnhof West Train Station, Jena (Germany) arriving at 6/8/2026 11:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 49m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 23m09:02 PMFrankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport Train Station12:25 AMJenaParadiesbahnhof West Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 6/8/2026 9:02:00 PM to Paradiesbahnhof West Train Station, Jena (Germany) arriving at 6/9/2026 12:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 23m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 36m09:41 PMFrankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport Train Station1:17 AMJenaParadiesbahnhof West Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 6/8/2026 9:41:00 PM to Paradiesbahnhof West Train Station, Jena (Germany) arriving at 6/9/2026 1:17:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 36m
Cheapest Trains Monday
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Deutsche Bahn3h 30m03:18 AMFrankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport Train Station6:48 AMJenaParadiesbahnhof West Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 6/9/2026 3:18:00 AM to Paradiesbahnhof West Train Station, Jena (Germany) arriving at 6/9/2026 6:48:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 18m05:55 AMFrankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport Train Station9:13 AMJenaParadiesbahnhof West Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 6/9/2026 5:55:00 AM to Paradiesbahnhof West Train Station, Jena (Germany) arriving at 6/9/2026 9:13:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 18m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 54m07:36 PMFrankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport Train Station11:30 PMJenaParadiesbahnhof West Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 6/9/2026 7:36:00 PM to Paradiesbahnhof West Train Station, Jena (Germany) arriving at 6/9/2026 11:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 54m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 23m09:02 PMFrankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport Train Station12:25 AMJenaParadiesbahnhof West Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 6/9/2026 9:02:00 PM to Paradiesbahnhof West Train Station, Jena (Germany) arriving at 6/10/2026 12:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 23m
Cheapest Trains Tuesday
What are the fastest trips from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Jena?
You can get to Jena from Frankfurt am Main Airport in just 3h 0m with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.
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BlaBlaCar3h 13m05:00 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport8:10 PMJena0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 6/3/2026 5:00:00 PM to , Jena (Germany) arriving at 6/3/2026 8:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 13m
Fastest Carpool Wednesday
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BlaBlaCar3h 40m012:40 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport4:20 PMJena0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 6/4/2026 12:40:00 PM to , Jena (Germany) arriving at 6/4/2026 4:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
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FlixBus4h 0m09:05 AMFrankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport1:05 PMJenaCentral Bus Station - Paradies0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Frankfurt am Main Airport, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 6/4/2026 9:05:00 AM to Central Bus Station - Paradies, Jena (Germany) arriving at 6/4/2026 1:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
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FlixBus4h 20m01:15 AMFrankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport5:35 AMJenaCentral Bus Station - Paradies0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Frankfurt am Main Airport, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 6/4/2026 1:15:00 AM to Central Bus Station - Paradies, Jena (Germany) arriving at 6/4/2026 5:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
Fastest Carpool Thursday
Fastest Buses Thursday
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BlaBlaCar3h 14m06:40 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport9:50 PMJena0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 6/5/2026 6:40:00 PM to , Jena (Germany) arriving at 6/5/2026 9:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 14m
Fastest Carpool Friday
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BlaBlaCar3h 0m02:00 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport5:00 PMJena0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 6/6/2026 2:00:00 PM to , Jena (Germany) arriving at 6/6/2026 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
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BlaBlaCar3h 30m08:00 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport11:30 PMJena0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 6/6/2026 8:00:00 PM to , Jena (Germany) arriving at 6/6/2026 11:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
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FlixBus4h 0m09:05 AMFrankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport1:05 PMJenaCentral Bus Station - Paradies0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Frankfurt am Main Airport, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 6/6/2026 9:05:00 AM to Central Bus Station - Paradies, Jena (Germany) arriving at 6/6/2026 1:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
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FlixBus4h 20m01:15 AMFrankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport5:35 AMJenaCentral Bus Station - Paradies0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Frankfurt am Main Airport, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 6/6/2026 1:15:00 AM to Central Bus Station - Paradies, Jena (Germany) arriving at 6/6/2026 5:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
Fastest Carpool Saturday
Fastest Buses Saturday
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FlixBus4h 0m09:05 AMFrankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport1:05 PMJenaCentral Bus Station - Paradies0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Frankfurt am Main Airport, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 6/7/2026 9:05:00 AM to Central Bus Station - Paradies, Jena (Germany) arriving at 6/7/2026 1:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
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FlixBus4h 20m01:15 AMFrankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport5:35 AMJenaCentral Bus Station - Paradies0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Frankfurt am Main Airport, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 6/7/2026 1:15:00 AM to Central Bus Station - Paradies, Jena (Germany) arriving at 6/7/2026 5:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
Fastest Buses Sunday
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Deutsche Bahn3h 19m05:54 AMFrankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport Train Station9:13 AMJenaParadiesbahnhof West Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 6/8/2026 5:54:00 AM to Paradiesbahnhof West Train Station, Jena (Germany) arriving at 6/8/2026 9:13:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 19m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 23m09:02 PMFrankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport Train Station12:25 AMJenaParadiesbahnhof West Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 6/8/2026 9:02:00 PM to Paradiesbahnhof West Train Station, Jena (Germany) arriving at 6/9/2026 12:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 23m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 36m09:41 PMFrankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport Train Station1:17 AMJenaParadiesbahnhof West Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 6/8/2026 9:41:00 PM to Paradiesbahnhof West Train Station, Jena (Germany) arriving at 6/9/2026 1:17:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 36m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 39m03:09 AMFrankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport Train Station6:48 AMJenaParadiesbahnhof West Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 6/8/2026 3:09:00 AM to Paradiesbahnhof West Train Station, Jena (Germany) arriving at 6/8/2026 6:48:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 39m
Fastest Trains Monday
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Deutsche Bahn3h 18m05:55 AMFrankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport Train Station9:13 AMJenaParadiesbahnhof West Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 6/9/2026 5:55:00 AM to Paradiesbahnhof West Train Station, Jena (Germany) arriving at 6/9/2026 9:13:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 18m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 23m09:02 PMFrankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport Train Station12:25 AMJenaParadiesbahnhof West Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 6/9/2026 9:02:00 PM to Paradiesbahnhof West Train Station, Jena (Germany) arriving at 6/10/2026 12:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 23m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 30m03:18 AMFrankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport Train Station6:48 AMJenaParadiesbahnhof West Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 6/9/2026 3:18:00 AM to Paradiesbahnhof West Train Station, Jena (Germany) arriving at 6/9/2026 6:48:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 41m09:36 PMFrankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport Train Station1:17 AMJenaParadiesbahnhof West Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 6/9/2026 9:36:00 PM to Paradiesbahnhof West Train Station, Jena (Germany) arriving at 6/10/2026 1:17:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 41m
Fastest Trains Tuesday
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Jena
What are the most popular stations in Frankfurt am Main Airport and Jena?
In Frankfurt am Main Airport, you will usually depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport or Frankfurt am Main Airport 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 Frankfurt am Main Airport? With 3 connections between 3 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 Frankfurt am Main Airport and Jena, 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 Carpool from BlaBlaCar: you will get to Jena in just 3h 0m.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 Frankfurt am Main Airport and Jena are Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus 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 Frankfurt am Main Airport 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 Kelsterbach 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 Frankfurt am Main Airport to Jena?
The most popular companies between Frankfurt am Main Airport and Jena, are Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus and BlaBlaCar. 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 Frankfurt am Main Airport to Jena
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Frankfurt am Main Airport 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 Frankfurt am Main Airport to Jena
How can I reach Jena from Frankfurt am Main Airport?
Every day, there are on average 3 connections between Train, Bus and Carpool, with which you can get to Jena from Frankfurt am Main Airport.
How far is Jena from Frankfurt am Main Airport?
The distance between Frankfurt am Main Airport and Jena is 146.6 miles.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Frankfurt am Main Airport 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 8 kgs, a car 40 kgs, and a flight 58 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Jena?
You can get to Jena with just $23 by taking a Bus from FlixBus.
What is the fastest way to get from Frankfurt am Main Airport 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 0m with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.
More routes to Frankfurt am Main Airport and to Jena
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Frankfurt am Main Airport and to Jena. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
