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Journey Information
There are 9 intercity buses per day from Kraków to Jena. Traveling by bus from Kraków to Jena usually takes around 14 hours and 27 minutes, but the fastest FlixBus bus can make the trip in 10 hours and 10 minutes.
| Distance | 372 mi (598 km) |
| Shortest duration | 10h 10m |
| Cheapest price | $38.12 |
| Most frequent service | FlixBus |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Kraków to Jena?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Kraków 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 | 9 | 14h 28m | $64.54 |
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 9 trips from Krakow to Jena, and usually makes the trip in about 14 hours and 28 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 14 hours and 27 minutes to cover the 372 miles from Kraków to Jena. However, the fastest bus only takes 10 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.
Thursday is usually the day of the week when buses are busiest. If you are planning to travel on a Thursday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Wednesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you're looking for some extra space on the bus, traveling mid-week is your best bet.
The first bus leaves at 12:00am and the last bus leaves at 11:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Kraków to Jena, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 9 scheduled buses that travel from Kraków 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 Kraków to Jena; ticket prices start at $109.74.
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 Kraków?
Main departure station: ul. Bosacka 18
Krakow has two bus stations with service to Jena.
All bus stations in Kraków:
ul. Bosacka 18
Krakow Czyzyny Bus Station
Where does the bus arrive in Jena?
Main arrival station: Jena Paradies Bus Station
All buses from Kraków arrive at one main station in Jena.
All bus stations in Jena:
Jena Paradies Bus Station
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