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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from London to Jena among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £104 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 38m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.8 - 2.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £104, while a flight costs an average of £413.
Distance: 818 km
Most popular Flight | Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£413 Average Price | £254 Average Price | £104 Average Price Cheapest | £32 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 38m Average total duration Fastest 2h 38m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 9m Average total duration 8h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 22h 32m Average total duration 22h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.5 - 4.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from London to Jena, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Jena:
A coach is £150 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Jena costing on average £254.
A coach is £310 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Jena costing on average £413.
Other travel options to Jena take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 9m.
Coach takes on average 22h 32m.
You'll arrive about 9h 10m sooner (2h 38m by flight vs 11h 48m by car). Tickets start at around £413 compared to roughly £32 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
How to get to Jena from London by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from London to Jena is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Jena are Weimar, Leipzig, Erfurt, Dresden and Peißen bei Halle, Saale. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Jena on Omio.
Weimar is known for Goethe, Schiller and the early Bauhaus, giving the city a strongly cultural character. Grand yet walkable, it blends elegant streets and parks with a thoughtful sense of German history.
Leipzig is known for Bach, the Thomaskirche and a long tradition of trade and publishing. Its compact centre combines grand historic architecture with creative neighbourhoods, canals and a youthful cultural scene.
Erfurt is known for its well-preserved medieval centre, especially the Krämerbrücke and the Mariendom. As the capital of Thuringia, it feels compact and historic, with a calm atmosphere shaped by trade and learning.
Dresden is known for its baroque skyline, major art collections and the restored Frauenkirche. Set on the Elbe, it balances a grand historic centre with lively modern districts.
Travel to Jena 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 London to Jena.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Jena:
A coach is £150 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Jena costing on average £254.
A coach is £310 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Jena costing on average £413.
Other travel options to Jena take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 9m.
Coach takes on average 22h 32m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Jena as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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