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Journey Information
There are 2 intercity buses per day from Groningen to Jena. Traveling by bus from Groningen to Jena usually takes around 15 hours and 12 minutes, but the fastest FlixBus bus can make the trip in 15 hours and 10 minutes.
| Distance | 266 mi (427 km) |
| Shortest duration | 15h 10m |
| Cheapest price | $93.32 |
| Most frequent service | FlixBus |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Groningen to Jena?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Groningen to Jena. 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 | 15h 13m | $99.28 |
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 Groningen to Jena, and usually makes the trip in about 15 hours and 13 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 15 hours and 12 minutes to cover the 266 miles from Groningen to Jena. However, the fastest bus only takes 15 hours and 10 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 9:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Groningen to Jena, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are usually only 2 buses per day from Groningen to Jena. 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 Groningen to Jena; ticket prices start at $78.27.
City Information
Jena
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Image credit: Pixabay
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.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Groningen?
Main departure station: Stationsweg 1012
Most buses depart from the main station in Groningen.
All bus stations in Groningen:
Stationsweg 1012
Where does the bus arrive in Jena?
Main arrival station: Jena Paradies Bus Station
All buses from Groningen arrive at one main station in Jena.
All bus stations in Jena:
Jena Paradies Bus Station
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