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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stuttgart to Jena among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £41 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 30m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £41, while a flight costs an average of £338.
Distance: 295 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
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£88 Average Price | £41 Average Price Cheapest | £338 Average Price | £49 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 42m Average total duration 4h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 12m Average total duration 9h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 2h 30m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | 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 Stuttgart to Jena, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Stuttgart to Jena:
A coach is £48 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stuttgart to Jena costing on average £88.
A coach is £298 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stuttgart to Jena costing on average £338.
Other travel options to Jena take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 42m.
Coach takes on average 10h 12m.
You'll arrive about 3m sooner (4h 12m by train vs 4h 15m by car). Tickets start at around £88 compared to roughly £49 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
How to get to Jena from Stuttgart by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Stuttgart 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, Peißen bei Halle, Saale and Dresden. 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 Stuttgart to Jena.
This is compared to other travel options from Stuttgart to Jena:
A coach is £48 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stuttgart to Jena costing on average £88.
A coach is £298 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stuttgart to Jena costing on average £338.
Other travel options to Jena take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 42m.
Coach takes on average 10h 12m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Stuttgart and Jena as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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