What is the distance between Leipzig and Jena?

The distance between the two cities is 45 miles (72 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Leipzig to Jena?

If you're headed to Jena from Leipzig, chances are that your bus will depart from Leipzig Hbf and arrive at Paradies. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Leipzig to Jena from $6 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Leipzig to Jena on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:55am	Leipzig central station	1h 25m	1:20pm	Jena central bus station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Leipzig to Jena on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:55am	Leipzig central station	1h 25m	1:20pm	Jena central bus station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Leipzig to Jena on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:55am	Leipzig central station	1h 25m	1:20pm	Jena central bus station	Cheapest
	Bus	11:40pm	Leipzig central station	1h 20m	1:00am	Jena central bus station	Fastest

Next departures for Leipzig to Jena on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:55am	Leipzig central station	1h 25m	1:20pm	Jena central bus station	Cheapest
	Bus	11:40pm	Leipzig central station	1h 20m	1:00am	Jena central bus station	Fastest

Next departures for Leipzig to Jena on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:55am	Leipzig central station	1h 25m	1:20pm	Jena central bus station	Cheapest
	Bus	11:40pm	Leipzig central station	1h 20m	1:00am	Jena central bus station	Fastest

Next departures for Leipzig to Jena on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:55am	Leipzig central station	1h 25m	1:20pm	Jena central bus station	Cheapest
	Bus	11:40pm	Leipzig central station	1h 20m	1:00am	Jena central bus station	Fastest

Next departures for Leipzig to Jena on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:55am	Leipzig central station	1h 25m	1:20pm	Jena central bus station	Cheapest
	Bus	11:40pm	Leipzig central station	1h 20m	1:00am	Jena central bus station	Fastest

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Compare 3 ways to go from Leipzig to Jena

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Jena. The journey takes about 1 hour and with fares starting at just $6, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

1hAverage Duration

45 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$10 - $16	Average Duration1h 25m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$10 - $77	Average Duration1h 24m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$6 - $9	Average Duration1h	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Leipzig and Jena?

Stops in Leipzig

A
Leipzig Hbf
Leipzig Hauptbahnhof, Willy-Brandt-Platz, 04109 Leipzig, Germany
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B
Hbf
Goethestraße 11, 04109 Leipzig, Germany
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C
Dittrichring 11
Dittrichring 11, 04109 Leipzig, Germany
D
Goethestraße 5
Leipzig Hbf Ostseite, 04109 Leipzig, Germany
E
Brüderstraße
Brüderstraße, 04103 Leipzig, Germany

Stops in Jena

A
Paradies
Am Volksbad, 07743 Jena, Germany
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B
Jena Central Bus Station (West)
Am Volksbad, 07743 Jena
C
Jena Bahnhof Göschwitz
Göschwitzer Str. 62, 07745 Jena, Germany

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Leipzig to Jena by bus

What is the distance between Leipzig and Jena?
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Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/22

$9

11/23

$9

Today

$8

11/25

$7

11/26

$7

11/27

$7

11/28

$8

11/29

$8

The cheapest trip from Leipzig to Jena was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $7

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Leipzig to Jena, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $7 to $11 for a bus ticket from Leipzig to Jena based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $7 which is on 2025-11-25.