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Jena to Frankfurt Bus Schedule
Bus from Jena to Frankfurt: Journey Information
There are 4 intercity buses per day from Jena to Frankfurt. Traveling by bus from Jena to Frankfurt usually takes around 4 hours and 23 minutes, but the fastest FlixBus bus can make the trip in 3 hours and 35 minutes.
| Distance | 140 mi (225 km) |
| Shortest duration | 3h 35m |
| Cheapest price | $18.37 |
| Trips per day | 4 |
| Most frequent service | FlixBus |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Jena to Frankfurt?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Jena to Frankfurt. 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 | 4h 23m | $25.93 |
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 Frankfurt am Main, and usually makes the trip in about 4 hours and 23 minutes. On your trip, you'll enjoy Wi-Fi and live GPS, as well as restrooms, air conditioning, and power outlets.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Jena to Frankfurt
The bus takes an average of 4 hours and 23 minutes to cover the 140 miles from Jena to Frankfurt. However, the fastest bus only takes 3 hours and 35 minutes. In other words, you'll have plenty of time to rest and relax on the road. 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, Friday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Friday ticket is the way to go.
The first bus leaves at 1:00am and the last bus leaves at 1:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Jena to Frankfurt, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 4 scheduled buses that travel from Jena to Frankfurt every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct buses which you can take the entire route from Jena to Frankfurt without transferring.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Jena to Frankfurt; ticket prices start at $39.95.
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.
Frankfurt
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Frankfurt is Germany's financial hub, home to the European Central Bank. This riverside city offers a variety of cultural and historical attractions scattered between its financial institutions and shops.
Your first stop should be Old Town, along the river Main. Once the center of the city, the Old Town district is now the site of the Römer, or city hall, along a row of picturesque timber houses. Stop in Kleinmarkthalle, a bustling indoor market, to grab a sausage for a snack before wandering through some of Old Town's museums: Saalgasse, Dommuseum, and Museum für Moderne Kunst (Museum MMK) will get you started. Two of Frankfurt's most prominent churches, St. Bartholomew Cathedral and St. Nicholas Church, are also in the area.
Food is always delightful in Frankfurt. Several Michelin-star restaurants will entice you, including Restaurant Lafleur, Restaurant Gustav, Restaurant Villa Merton, and Carmelo Greco. If you prefer more affordable dining and lively nightlife, head to the Bahnhofsviertel neighborhood near the city's train station.
The train station in Bahnhofsviertel serves national and international rail lines for Deutsche Bahn, DB Intercity, FlixTrain, vlexx, and Railjet. You can also reach Frankfurt easily on bus carriers like FlixBus and Sindbad. Plus, flying in and out of Frankfurt is a breeze, as the airport is one of the largest in Germany and the main hub for the Lufthansa airline.
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 Frankfurt?
Main arrival station: Frankfurt Main Airport P36
These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in Frankfurt am Main.
All bus stations in Frankfurt:
Frankfurt Main Airport P36
Central Bus Station
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