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How to get from Jena to Essen?

Are you planning to travel to Essen from Jena and looking for the best transport options for your trip? We know that it is often difficult to choose the best way to travel from Jena to Essen, whether it is for price, time or convenience reasons. Vivanoda will help you find all the transport solutions for travelling between Jena and Essen, whether by plane, train, coach or carpool.

With detailed information on each mode of transport and on the transport companies (Deutsche Bahn, EuroBahn, HKX, Blablabus or FlixBus), you can easily compare fares, timetables and travel times, in order to choose the option that best suits your needs.

Whether you are a budget traveller or looking for a quick and convenient way to travel between Jena and Essen, we have all the information you need to plan an unforgettable Jena Essen trip.

For your trip from Jena to Essen, you have several transport options

Jena to Essen bus

Buses are often the most economical choice for travel from Jena to Essen, offering direct travel options or with intermediate stops.

Jena to Essen train

If you like to travel in a more environmentally friendly and economical way, the Jena Essen train is ideal and meets your expectations.

Carpooling Jena Essen

Carpooling between Jena and Essen is perfect if you want to travel to Essen in good company and reduce transport costs. But there can be limited flexibility in terms of timetables and pick-up points in either Jena or Essen.

Whichever option you choose, our price comparison tool will help you find the most suitable Jena to Essen transport option for your needs and budget.

Travel information for Jena Essen

City of departure
Jena
Germany
Thuringia
Destination city
Essen
Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Distance
201 mi
Direct connection
Yes, direct connection by coach and carpooling
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Plan your trip from Jena to Essen easily with Vivanoda

Plan your trip from Jena to Essen easily with Vivanoda

With Vivanoda you can easily compare all available modes of transport, such as flights, trains, buses and carpools, according to your preferences and budget. You can also filter the results by price, travel time, schedule and comfort options. Thanks to its ease of use and clarity, Vivanoda allows you to find the tickets between Jena and Essen that best suit your needs in a few clicks. Vivanoda also displays all the special offers and promotions of different airlines such as Deutsche Bahn, EuroBahn, HKX, Blablabus or FlixBus to help you save on your tickets. So don't hesitate and use Vivanoda now to prepare your trip between Jena and Essen with peace of mind!

Comparison of the modes of transport between Jena and Essen

Advantages and disadvantages of travelling by train from Jena to Essen?
Environmentally friendly The Jena-Essen train is considered to be a more environmentally friendly means of transport than flying or driving alone.
Cost Jena Essen train tickets can be more expensive than coach or carpool tickets, especially on high-speed trains.
Advantages and disadvantages of travelling by coach from Jena to Essen?
Flexibility Bus companies offer a variety of timetable options for travel between Jena and Essen, which can be convenient if you have specific time constraints.
Comfort Jena-Essen buses can be less comfortable than trains, due to reduced legroom and the quality of the suspension.
Advantages and disadvantages of carpooling from Jena to Essen?
Environmentally friendly By sharing a car with someone else you reduce the environmental impact of a trip from Jena to Essen.
Comfort You have to share the space in the car with other passengers during the whole journey from Jena to Essen.

Where to start from in Jena? Where do I arrive in Essen?

Jena departure bus stations

Jena, Busbahnhof Jena Paradies
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Essen arrival coach stations

Essen
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Essen Arrival Stations

Essen Hbf
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Essen West
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Essen-Frohnhausen
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Essen-Steele
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Essen-Steele Ost
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Essen-Altenessen
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Essen-Eiberg
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Essen Stadtwald
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Essen Süd
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Essen-Hügel
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Essen-Werden
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coach Jena Essen

Cancellation and modification policies may vary depending on the bus company, so it is important to check the terms and conditions when booking. In most cases, cancelling or changing your Jena-Essen coach ticket will incur additional costs.

The duration of the bus journey between Jena and Essen usually varies depending on traffic conditions and any stops along the way. Vivanoda will allow you to see in real time all the buses travelling to Essen for your travel date.

Buses between Jena and Essen usually offer on-board toilets for passengers, but it is always advisable to check with the carrier before travelling. In any case, breaks at motorway service stations are provided.

Bus companies Jena Essen

Blablabus
Blablabus
FlixBus
FlixBus
ADAC PostBus
ADAC PostBus
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Trains Jena Essen

There are discounts for children, students and seniors travelling by train from Jena to Essen, which vary depending on the type of ticket and the age of the person. When you enter your age in your Vivanoda search, the prices displayed will take into account any age-related discounts.

The average train journey time from Jena to Essen depends on the type of train you take. Regional or intercity trains to Essen are slower than high-speed trains. Compare the duration of all trips by doing a price search on Vivanoda.

There may be a price difference depending on the time of day you travel by train from Jena to Essen. Tickets purchased during off-peak hours are cheaper than those purchased during peak hours. To get a detailed overview of all prices, Vivanoda compares all modes of transport between Jena and Essen.

Train companies from Jena to Essen

Deutsche Bahn
Deutsche Bahn
EuroBahn
EuroBahn
HKX
HKX
FlixTrain
FlixTrain
ÖBB
ÖBB
Abellio
Abellio
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Carpool Jena Essen

The duration of a carpool trip between Jena and Essen also depends on the traffic conditions and the route taken by the driver. By starting a price search on Vivanoda now, you will get the estimated time for each available carpool offer.

Carpooling is generally considered to be a safe option for travelling between Jena and Essen. However, it is important to check driver reviews and ratings before booking a trip. It is also recommended that you only share your personal details with people you trust.

On Vivanoda, our platform for comparing transport modes between Jena and Essen, you will have access to all available carpooling offers with price, estimated duration and pick-up locations.

Carpooling platform Jena Essen

Blablacar
Blablacar
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