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ITRome to Jena Train & Bus Tickets
From Rome (Italy) to Jena (Germany) · about 1004 km
See prices for Rome → Jena
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Search Prices →Train or bus? What recent searches show
Fares and timetables seen in recent TransitScanner searches for Rome to Jena, side by side.
| Train | Bus | |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest fare seen | €24.90 for travel on 6 Nov 2026 (seen 19 Oct 2026) | €66.46 for travel on 19 Nov 2026 (seen 24 Oct 2026) |
| Typical journey time | about 16 h 59 min (4 journeys) | about 28 h 11 min (12 journeys) |
| Sold by | — | FlixBus |
Last checked 24 Oct 2026. This is what searches saw, not a live quote: fares change, and the price at the seller's checkout is the one that counts.
Rome to Jena: what to expect
Rome and Jena are about 1004 kilometres apart. TransitScanner compares the train and bus options sold on this route across many sellers, so fares, journey times and companies can be seen side by side.
This is an international route from Italy to Germany. Carry valid travel documents (passport or EU ID card where applicable) for border checks. At 1004 km this is a long-distance journey.
Fares are asked of the sellers on every search; the price at their checkout is the one that counts.
How to find cheap Rome–Jena tickets
- Book early: fares often rise as the departure date approaches.
- In recent searches Thursday was the cheapest weekday on average (about €70.46, across 2 days).
- Use the multi-date scanner to find the cheapest day in a week or month.
- Compare direct and connecting options: a change can be cheaper, a direct journey is usually quicker.
FAQ: Rome to Jena
How long does the journey from Rome to Jena take?
In recent searches the typical journey took about 16 h 59 min by train and about 28 h 11 min by bus (median of the journeys seen, last checked 24 Oct 2026).
What is the cheapest ticket from Rome to Jena?
The lowest fare seen recently is €24.90 by train (Trenitalia), for travel on 6 Nov 2026 (seen 19 Oct 2026). The lowest bus fare seen is €66.46. Thursday was the cheapest weekday on average in these searches (about €70.46). Fares change daily: search your date to compare current train and bus prices.
Is it cheaper by train or by bus from Rome to Jena?
In recent searches the lowest train fare was €24.90 and the lowest bus fare €66.46, so the train was cheaper. Fares change by date, so compare your own.
Which companies sell tickets from Rome to Jena?
Recent searches showed journeys sold by FlixBus.