How to travel from Jena to Nuremberg

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Compare train and bus for Jena to Nuremberg

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Jena to Nuremberg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 38m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €17, and a train costs an average of €11.

Distance: 169 km

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€38

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2h 38m

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3h 17m

Average total duration

2h 47m

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from Jena to Nuremberg

How to get from Jena to Nuremberg by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Jena to Nuremberg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBus
    03:35AM5h50
    Jena
    09:25AMNuremberg
    311One-way
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  • FlixBus
    03:35AM5h50
    Jena
    09:25AMNuremberg
    311One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    03:35AM5h50
    Jena
    09:25AMNuremberg
    311One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Jena to Nuremberg

Travel to Nuremberg easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Jena to Nuremberg.

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There are 2 options to travel between Jena and Nuremberg including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Jena to Nuremberg is a train with an average price of €11.

This is compared to other travel options from Jena to Nuremberg:

A train is €7 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Jena to Nuremberg costing on average €17.

The fastest way to travel from Jena to Nuremberg is by train with an average journey time of 1h 44m.

Other travel options to Nuremberg take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 50m.

The Jena to Nuremberg distance is approximately 169 km.
The average frequency per day from Jena to Nuremberg is:
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Jena and Nuremberg as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Jena to Nuremberg:
  • Trains mostly depart from Jena West station and arrive in Nuremberg Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Jena, Paradiesbahnhof and arrive in Nürnberg, ZOB.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Jena to Nuremberg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Preßnitztalbahn, ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH to go to Nuremberg by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Nuremberg by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Jena to Nuremberg with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
  • 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Jena to Nuremberg often also extend their vacation to go to Munich, Prague, Paris, Berlin, Frankfurt am Main. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Nuremberg and these popular destinations at a great price.

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