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Journey Information
There are 6 intercity buses per day from Bremen to Jena. Traveling by bus from Bremen to Jena usually takes around 12 hours and 49 minutes, but the fastest FlixBus bus can make the trip in 9 hours and 30 minutes.
| Distance | 190 mi (306 km) |
| Shortest duration | 9h 30m |
| Cheapest price | €26.84 |
| Most frequent service | FlixBus |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Bremen to Jena?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Bremen to Jena. FlixBus connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 6 | 12h 50m | €49.55 |
First launched in Germany in 2013, FlixBus has become one of the largest intercity bus companies in Europe. Its fleet travels through nearly every country in Europe, including the U.K. FlixBus operates an average of 6 trips from Bremen to Jena, and usually makes the trip in about 12 hours and 50 minutes. On your trip, you'll enjoy Wi-Fi and live GPS, as well as restrooms, air conditioning, and power outlets.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 12 hours and 49 minutes to cover the 306 kilometers from Bremen to Jena. However, the fastest bus only takes 9 hours and 30 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Sunday tends to be the busiest day for buses, as many passengers take the bus to Jena at the end of the week. If you are planning to travel on a Sunday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Thursday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Thursday ticket is the way to go.
The first bus leaves at 00:00 and the last bus leaves at 20:00. To see the times for all buses from Bremen to Jena, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 6 scheduled buses that travel from Bremen to Jena every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so no matter which bus you take, you will have to transfer buses at least once during your journey.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Bremen to Jena; ticket prices start at €24.85.
City Information
Bremen
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Set on the enchanting Weser River, Bremen is worth visiting in any season. This German city offers a relaxed atmosphere during summer, colorful outdoor fun in spring, warm light walks in autumn, and romantic vacations in winter.
One of Bremen's most iconic sights is the statue of the knight, Roland, located in front of the city hall, facing the cathedral, St. Petri Dom Bremen. Of course, the cathedral itself is a must-see, and you can even climb one of its soaring towers for a remarkable view of the whole city.
The best explorations of Bremen wander through its various neighborhoods and districts. The Böttcherstrasse is a short but significant street lined with unusual 20th-century architecture, perfect for an edgy Instagram shot. Schnoor, on the other hand, preserves Bremen's medieval character; unique shops and restaurants are tucked into fairytale streets of quaint buildings.
If you wander out in the Vegesack district, you'll find Maritime Mile, a 400-year-old man-made harbor. This area showcases Bremen's maritime prominence, best exemplified by the restored merchant ship, Schulschiff Deutschland.
International travelers can reach Bremen via the Bremen Airport, but the German countryside is best seen from a train seat. You can ride Deutsche Bahn, DB Intercity, FlixTrain, and Metronom, among others. It is also easy to reach Bremen on intercity buses from carriers like FlixBus, Sindbad, BlaBlaCar Bus, Arda Tur, Union Ivkoni, and Citylines.
Jena
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Jena is a German city famous for its rolling hills and a variety of wild orchids. One of the most iconic landmarks in the city is Stadtkirche Sankt Michael, or the Church of St. Michael. The church's magnificent Gothic architecture includes a tower that may have once seemed tall, but is now dwarfed by the neighboring JenTower skyscraper. The cylindrical JenTower has an observation deck and restaurant on the top floor where you can get the best views of Jena.
Jena has a wealth of quirky museums that are not your average art or history museums. For example, the Optical Museum exhibits a wide range of glasses, microscopes, and cameras from various points in optics history. Planetarium Jena often runs laser astronomy shows, and the Phyletic Museum hosts a small but rich collection of natural history exhibits. Of course, you can always simply stroll in the Botanischer Garten, one of the oldest botanical gardens in Germany.
The central hub of intercity bus transportation in the city is the Jena Paradies Bus Station, right in the city's center. Travel to Jena includes bus service on FlixBus, plus numerous train routes on the Deutsche Bahn network.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Bremen?
Main departure station: Central Bus Station
The Central bus Station at Breitenweg 13 is the main bus terminal in Bremen. The Bremen ZOB and FlixBus both make regular stops here before continuing on to cities within Germany such as Hamburg and Dresden. The station is very centrally located in the middle of Bremen, meaning you can find plenty of shops, restaurants, and hotels nearby. There are also covered seating areas to stay shaded while you wait, and Flixbus has its own ticket office situated directly within the station area if you have any questions about your ticket- although you'll want to be sure that you've purchased your ticket online ahead of time.
All bus stations in Bremen:
Central Bus Station
Where does the bus arrive in Jena?
Main arrival station: Jena Paradies Bus Station
All buses from Bremen arrive at one main station in Jena.
Bus stations in Jena:
Jena Paradies Bus Station
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