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Journey Information
There are 2 intercity buses per day from Jena to Kaiserslautern. Traveling by bus from Jena to Kaiserslautern usually takes around 10 hours and 53 minutes, but the fastest FlixBus bus can make the trip in 10 hours and 20 minutes.
| Distance | 199 mi (319 km) |
| Shortest duration | 10h 20m |
| Cheapest price | $36.09 |
| Most frequent service | FlixBus |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Jena to Kaiserslautern?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Jena to Kaiserslautern. FlixBus is the one bus line that serves this route. Although it's the sole option, there are a couple of different scheduled times to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 2 | 10h 53m | $38.83 |
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 2 trips from Jena to Kaiserslautern, and usually makes the trip in about 10 hours and 53 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 53 minutes to cover the 199 miles from Jena to Kaiserslautern. However, the fastest bus only takes 10 hours and 20 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.
The first bus leaves at 1:00pm and the last bus leaves at 5:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Jena to Kaiserslautern, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are usually only 2 buses per day from Jena to Kaiserslautern. However, neither bus offers direct service, so you will have to get off your original vehicle to transfer buses during the trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Jena to Kaiserslautern; ticket prices start at $24.32.
City Information
Jena
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Image credit: Pixabay
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.
Kaiserslautern
Kaiserslautern is a historic city in Germany whose founding dates to the 9th century. The area hosted a hunting retreat for Holy Roman Emperor Frederick Barbarossa in the 12th century. It is now one of the country’s cultural centers, filled with artistic, historical, and outdoorsy attractions.
History fans will love visiting the remains of two medieval castles in Kaiserslautern: the Burg Hohenecken and Nanstein Castle, a bit further out of town. Another popular spot to visit is the city's Japanese garden, complete with a teahouse and koi ponds. The Gartenschau Kaiserslautern is another park, and it appeals especially to kids with its inventive playgrounds and enormous dinosaur models. Finally, the nearby Palatinate Forest offers gorgeous scenery along its many hiking paths.
Kaiserslautern is located between Frankfurt and Germany's border with France, so even though it is not a major metropolis, it is easy to travel to Kaiserslautern. Over 30 intercity bus routes arrive daily in the city, operated by FlixBus, Sindbad, and Union Ivkoni. You can also travel by train, thanks to Deutsche Bahn's connections to many cities throughout Europe.
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 Kaiserslautern?
Main arrival station: Bahnhofstraße 26-28
All buses from Jena arrive at one main station in Kaiserslautern.
All bus stations in Kaiserslautern:
Bahnhofstraße 26-28
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