Travel & Accommodation

By Plane

The nearest major airports are:

• Frankfurt/Main Airport (FRA): large, international airport with train connections to Jena via Erfurt or Weimar

• Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ): approximately 1.5 hours by train

• Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER): around 3.5 to 4 hours by train, depending on the connection

From all airports, you can reach Jena comfortably by train with one or two transfers. We recommend checking current connections via Deutsche BahnExternal link.

By Train

Jena has five train stations in total. The most important ones are Jena Paradies and Jena West. 

• Jena Paradies: Centrally located near the city center, long-distance ICE/IC trains as well as regional connections from Naumburg, Halle (Saale), Leipzig and surrounding areas.
• Jena West: centrally located near the city center, regional connections especially from Erfurt, Gera, and Weimar.

All stations are accessible depending on your connection. We recommend checking your optimal route via the DB Navigator App or the Deutsche Bahn websiteExternal link.

By Car

Jena is conveniently located along the A4 motorway. Use the exits Jena-Zentrum or Jena-Göschwitz for direct access to the city.