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What is the best way to travel from Dresden to Jena?

Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Trains, Carpool and Buses to Jena from Dresden. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 3 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Carpool is the cheapest and fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
2h 30m
£12
£13
6
Train
3h 0m
£16
£29
30
Car
1h 40m
£11
£12
7

What is the cheapest way to reach Jena from Dresden?

You can reach Jena with just £11 by taking a Carpool from BlaBlaCar, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Monday
Tuesday
from £11
Wednesday
from £12
Thursday
Friday
from £11
Saturday
Sunday

    Cheapest Carpool Tuesday

  • BlaBlaCar
    1h 50m
    0
    09:00
    Dresden
    10:50
    Jena
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £11
  • Cheapest Trains Tuesday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    3h 0m
    0
    18:19
    Dresden
    Neustadt Train Station
    21:19
    Jena
    Paradiesbahnhof West Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £16
  • Deutsche Bahn
    3h 22m
    0
    05:19
    Dresden
    Neustadt Train Station
    08:41
    Jena
    Paradiesbahnhof West Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £23
  • Deutsche Bahn
    3h 22m
    0
    06:19
    Dresden
    Neustadt Train Station
    09:41
    Jena
    Paradiesbahnhof West Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £23
  • Deutsche Bahn
    7h 11m
    0
    23:15
    Dresden
    Neustadt Train Station
    06:26
    Jena
    Paradiesbahnhof West Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £23

    Cheapest Carpool Wednesday

  • BlaBlaCar
    2h 0m
    0
    11:00
    Dresden
    13:00
    Jena
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £12
  • BlaBlaCar
    2h 0m
    0
    16:00
    Dresden
    18:00
    Jena
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £13
  • Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • FlixBus
    2h 30m
    0
    00:15
    Dresden
    Train Station
    02:45
    Jena
    Central Bus Station - Paradies
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £12
  • FlixBus
    2h 35m
    0
    07:00
    Dresden
    Train Station
    09:35
    Jena
    Central Bus Station - Paradies
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £12
  • FlixBus
    2h 55m
    0
    16:15
    Dresden
    Train Station
    19:10
    Jena
    Central Bus Station - Paradies
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £12
  • FlixBus
    2h 55m
    0
    10:45
    Dresden
    Train Station
    13:40
    Jena
    Central Bus Station - Paradies
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £13
  • Cheapest Trains Wednesday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    3h 22m
    0
    05:19
    Dresden
    Neustadt Train Station
    08:41
    Jena
    Paradiesbahnhof West Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £23
  • Deutsche Bahn
    3h 22m
    0
    06:19
    Dresden
    Neustadt Train Station
    09:41
    Jena
    Paradiesbahnhof West Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £23
  • Deutsche Bahn
    4h 26m
    0
    09:15
    Dresden
    Neustadt Train Station
    13:41
    Jena
    Paradiesbahnhof West Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £25
  • Deutsche Bahn
    4h 26m
    0
    10:15
    Dresden
    Neustadt Train Station
    14:41
    Jena
    Paradiesbahnhof West Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £25

    Cheapest Carpool Friday

  • BlaBlaCar
    1h 40m
    0
    08:30
    Dresden
    10:10
    Jena
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £11
  • BlaBlaCar
    1h 40m
    0
    09:20
    Dresden
    11:00
    Jena
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £11
  • BlaBlaCar
    1h 50m
    0
    08:00
    Dresden
    09:50
    Jena
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £12
  • BlaBlaCar
    1h 40m
    0
    09:00
    Dresden
    10:40
    Jena
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £13
  • Cheapest Trains Friday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    3h 9m
    0
    05:11
    Dresden
    Train Station
    08:20
    Jena
    Paradiesbahnhof West Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £35
  • Deutsche Bahn
    3h 8m
    0
    16:10
    Dresden
    Train Station
    19:18
    Jena
    Paradiesbahnhof West Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £40
  • Deutsche Bahn
    3h 8m
    0
    18:10
    Dresden
    Train Station
    21:18
    Jena
    Paradiesbahnhof West Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £40
  • Deutsche Bahn
    4h 17m
    0
    20:07
    Dresden
    Train Station
    00:24
    Jena
    Paradiesbahnhof West Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £40

What are the fastest trips from Dresden to Jena?

You can get to Jena from Dresden in just 1h 40m with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Monday
Tuesday
from 1h 50m
Wednesday
from 2h 0m
Thursday
Friday
from 1h 40m
Saturday
Sunday

    Fastest Carpool Tuesday

  • BlaBlaCar
    1h 50m
    0
    09:00
    Dresden
    10:50
    Jena
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £11
  • Fastest Trains Tuesday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    3h 0m
    0
    18:19
    Dresden
    Neustadt Train Station
    21:19
    Jena
    Paradiesbahnhof West Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £16
  • Deutsche Bahn
    3h 22m
    0
    05:19
    Dresden
    Neustadt Train Station
    08:41
    Jena
    Paradiesbahnhof West Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £23
  • Deutsche Bahn
    3h 22m
    0
    06:19
    Dresden
    Neustadt Train Station
    09:41
    Jena
    Paradiesbahnhof West Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £23
  • Deutsche Bahn
    7h 11m
    0
    23:15
    Dresden
    Neustadt Train Station
    06:26
    Jena
    Paradiesbahnhof West Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £23

    Fastest Carpool Wednesday

  • BlaBlaCar
    2h 0m
    0
    11:00
    Dresden
    13:00
    Jena
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £12
  • BlaBlaCar
    2h 0m
    0
    16:00
    Dresden
    18:00
    Jena
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £13
  • Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • FlixBus
    2h 30m
    0
    00:15
    Dresden
    Train Station
    02:45
    Jena
    Central Bus Station - Paradies
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £12
  • FlixBus
    2h 35m
    0
    07:00
    Dresden
    Train Station
    09:35
    Jena
    Central Bus Station - Paradies
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £12
  • FlixBus
    2h 55m
    0
    16:15
    Dresden
    Train Station
    19:10
    Jena
    Central Bus Station - Paradies
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £12
  • FlixBus
    2h 55m
    0
    10:45
    Dresden
    Train Station
    13:40
    Jena
    Central Bus Station - Paradies
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £13
  • Fastest Trains Wednesday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    3h 22m
    0
    05:19
    Dresden
    Neustadt Train Station
    08:41
    Jena
    Paradiesbahnhof West Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £23
  • Deutsche Bahn
    3h 22m
    0
    06:19
    Dresden
    Neustadt Train Station
    09:41
    Jena
    Paradiesbahnhof West Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £23
  • Deutsche Bahn
    4h 26m
    0
    09:15
    Dresden
    Neustadt Train Station
    13:41
    Jena
    Paradiesbahnhof West Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £25
  • Deutsche Bahn
    4h 26m
    0
    10:15
    Dresden
    Neustadt Train Station
    14:41
    Jena
    Paradiesbahnhof West Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £25

    Fastest Carpool Friday

  • BlaBlaCar
    1h 40m
    0
    08:30
    Dresden
    10:10
    Jena
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £11
  • BlaBlaCar
    1h 40m
    0
    09:20
    Dresden
    11:00
    Jena
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £11
  • BlaBlaCar
    1h 40m
    0
    09:00
    Dresden
    10:40
    Jena
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £13
  • BlaBlaCar
    1h 40m
    0
    10:00
    Dresden
    11:40
    Jena
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £13
  • Fastest Trains Friday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    3h 8m
    0
    16:10
    Dresden
    Train Station
    19:18
    Jena
    Paradiesbahnhof West Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £40
  • Deutsche Bahn
    3h 8m
    0
    18:10
    Dresden
    Train Station
    21:18
    Jena
    Paradiesbahnhof West Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £40
  • Deutsche Bahn
    3h 9m
    0
    05:11
    Dresden
    Train Station
    08:20
    Jena
    Paradiesbahnhof West Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £35
  • Deutsche Bahn
    4h 16m
    0
    20:08
    Dresden
    Train Station
    00:24
    Jena
    Paradiesbahnhof West Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £40
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Dresden to Jena

What are the most popular stations in Dresden and Jena?

In Dresden, you will usually depart from Train Station, Reitbahnstraße Bus Station or Reick Train Station, while in Jena you will be arriving at Göschwitz (Saale) Bus Stop, Ringwiese Bus Stop 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 Dresden? With 9 connections between 3 Train, Carpool 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 Dresden and Jena, you can pay as low as £11 with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.

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 1h 40m.

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 Dresden and Jena are Deutsche Bahn, BlaBlaCar 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 Dresden 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 Freital or to Lehesten, and look at flights from Dresden 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 Dresden to Jena?

The most popular companies between Dresden and Jena, are Deutsche Bahn, BlaBlaCar 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 Dresden to Jena

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Dresden 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 Dresden to Jena

How can I reach Jena from Dresden?

Every day, there are on average 9 connections between Train, Carpool and Bus, with which you can get to Jena from Dresden.

How far is Jena from Dresden?

The distance between Dresden and Jena is 151.0 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Dresden 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 26 kgs, and a flight 37 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Dresden to Jena?

You can get to Jena with just £11 by taking a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.

What is the fastest way to get from Dresden 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 1h 40m with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.

More routes to Dresden and to Jena

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Dresden and to Jena. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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