What is the travel distance from Jena to Hamburg?

The distance separating Jena and Hamburg is 193 miles (312 km).

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

The majority of buses traveling from Jena to Hamburg start their journey at Paradies and wind up at Hamburg Airport. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Hamburg?

Once in Hamburg, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Spielbank: Casino Esplanade, Cap San Diego, Hagenbeck – the wild side of Hamburg, Holy Hamburg and Fish Market.

Bus Jena to Hamburg from $33 | Refundable Tickets

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Next departures for Jena to Hamburg on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:10am	Jena central bus station	9h 10m	2:20pm	HAM Airport	No tags
Bus	8:10am	Jena central bus station	11h 5m	7:15pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Bus	12:15pm	Jena central bus station	8h 5m	8:20pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Bus	5:00pm	Jena central bus station	8h	1:00am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Bus	5:55pm	Jena central bus station	13h 50m	7:45am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags

Compare 3 ways to go from Jena to Hamburg

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Hamburg. The journey takes about 4 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $27, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

4h 20mAverage Duration

193 milesDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$36 - $77	Average Duration9h 10m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$33 - $188	Average Duration4h 50m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$27 - $46	Average Duration4h 20m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Jena and Hamburg?

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

Stops in Hamburg

A
Hamburg Airport
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B
Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)
Adenauerallee 78, 20097 Hamburg, Germany
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C
Harburg
Hörstener Str. 1, 21079 Hamburg, Germany
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D
Hamburg Altona
Paul-Nevermann-Platz 13, 22765 Hamburg, Germany
E
Volksparkstadion
Sylvesterallee 7, , 22525 Hamburg, , Germany
F
Steinwerder
Buchheisterstraße 16, , 20457 Hamburg, , Germany

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FlixBus

3.5/511,401 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Karat-S

4/5281 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi2

Infobus

4/5490 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi3.8

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Jena to Hamburg by bus

What is the travel distance from Jena to Hamburg?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Jena to Hamburg?
What are the best sights and things to do in Hamburg?

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The cheapest trip from Jena to Hamburg was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $33

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

You can expect to pay from $33 to $67 for a bus ticket from Jena to Hamburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $33 which is on 2025-11-27.