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Journey Information
There are 4 intercity buses per day from Jena to Essen. Traveling by bus from Jena to Essen usually takes around 10 hours and 8 minutes, but the fastest FlixBus bus can make the trip in 7 hours and 30 minutes.
Distance | 202 mi (324 km) |
Shortest duration | 7h 30m |
Cheapest price | €24.35 |
Trips per day | 1 |
Most frequent service | FlixBus |
Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Jena to Essen?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Jena to Essen. 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 | 4 | 10h 8m | €41.93 |
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 4 trips from Jena to Essen, and usually makes the trip in about 10 hours and 8 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 10 hours and 8 minutes to cover the 324 kilometers from Jena to Essen. However, the fastest bus only takes 7 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.
With many people traveling in the middle of the week, Wednesday is the busiest day of the week for bus travel. If you are planning to travel on a Wednesday, 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 01:00 and the last bus leaves at 13:00. To see the times for all buses from Jena to Essen, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 4 scheduled buses that travel from Jena to Essen every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. However, only one of these is a direct bus. With direct service, you do not have to transfer onto a different bus at any point during your trip. Direct buses also tend to be significantly faster, which is worth bearing in mind as you compare the available options.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Jena to Essen; ticket prices start at €17.86.
City Information
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 Jena?
Main departure station: Jena Paradies Bus Station
Most buses depart from the main station in Jena.
All bus stations in Jena:
Jena Paradies Bus Station
Where does the bus arrive in Essen?
Main arrival station: Train Station
Essen Hauptbahnhof (Freiheit) is Essen's central coach terminal located directly outside the main train station. Buses servicing the terminal include FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus, which travel to Hamburg six times daily and make regular trips to Munich, Mannheim, and Dusseldorf. The terminal stretches along Freiheit, with various seating areas and stops for different coach companies. Although the road doesn't have many amenities besides a large multistorey parking garage, the nearby train station and city centre have plentiful shops, restaurants, and hotels. The station also has a Starbucks, McDonald's, and a Lidl supermarket. You can also find information and tickets for major coach services in the train station, although it is advisable to book in advance online.
Bus stations in Essen:
Train Station
Essen Hbf
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