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Trip Summary
7 trains operate daily from Chemnitz to Jena. The train trip from Chemnitz to Jena is usually about 2 hours and 46 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train can get you there in as little as 2 hours and 6 minutes.
Distance | 58 mi (94 km) |
Fastest train | 2h 6m |
Lowest price | $29.57 |
Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company |
Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Chemnitz to Jena?
2 train services operate from Chemnitz to Jena. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company usually has more trains scheduled, with 7 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Deutsche Bahn | 3 | 2h 50m | $57.73 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 7 | 2h 45m | $46.75 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Chemnitz to Jena start from $30, and on average cost . Daily there are 7 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Jena. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Chemnitz leaves from Train Station and 2 other stations. And in Jena trains arrive at Jena West and one other train station.
From Chemnitz to Jena train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 2 hours and 45 minutes. If you are looking to get to Jena faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 6 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trains from Chemnitz to Jena are the most crowded on Thursday. Tickets also tend to be more expensive then. If you are looking for a great deal on your train tickets or just want extra room to stretch out, consider traveling on Wednesday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.
The earliest train departs Chemnitz at 4:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 9:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 7 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Jena to Chemnitz.
City Information
Chemnitz
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Named for the river running through the town, Chemnitz is a cultural center in Saxony, close to Germany's border with Czechia. The city was known as Karl-Marx-Stadt before German reunification, and an enormous bronze sculpture of Karl Marx's head reminds visitors of this legacy. Other notable structures in town include the Red Tower, a remnant of the city's 12-century walls, and the striking Altes Rathaus, or Old Town Hall. These two buildings are located close to the city center, with many enticing restaurants and unique shops in between.
You can find even more of Chemnitz's unique architecture in the Kassberg neighborhood, a residential area of 18th-century and 19th-century Art Nouveau buildings. For something a bit more special, check out trunks of petrified wood from Chemnitz petrified forest on display at the Museum of Natural History.
Dresden has the closest passenger airport to Chemnitz, but it is nearly an hour away. So, ground travel is often much more convenient to travel into Chemnitz. Check out cheap bus tickets on local carriers like FlixBus, or experience Germany's reliable rail network on a Deutsche Bahn train trip.
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 is the train station in Chemnitz?
Main departure station: Train Station
Chemnitz has 3 stations where passengers can board the train to Jena.
All train stations in Chemnitz:
Train Station
Wittgensdorf ob Bf
Chemnitz-Hilbersdorf
Where is the train station in Jena?
Main arrival station: Jena West
Jena receives travelers from Chemnitz at its two active train stations.
Train stations in Jena:
Jena West
Jena Paradies Bus Station
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