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Trip Summary
There is one daily train from Jena to Balgstädt. Traveling by train from Jena to Balgstädt usually takes around 56 minutes, but the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can make the trip in 43 minutes.
| Distance | 20 mi (33 km) |
| Fastest train | 0h 43m |
| Lowest price | $9.64 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 3 |
Which train should you take from Jena to Balgstädt?
There are 3 train lines with service from Jena to Balgstädt. There is only one daily train on each service.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| DB Intercity-Express | 1 | 0h 57m | $9.64 |
| Deutsche Bahn | 1 | 0h 56m | $9.64 |
| Non-federally owned railway company | 1 | 0h 57m | $9.64 |
The most popular Deutsche Bahn ICE routes travel to Berlin, Cologne, Paris, and Munich. Seating is spacious with a good amount of legroom, and onboard amenities include complimentary WiFi, restrooms, and a restaurant car selling beverages, snacks, sandwiches, and hot meals. Unlike the rest of the Deutsche Bahn network, ticket prices on Deutsche Bahn ICE services are not based on a per-kilometer rate but on specific station-to-station links.
Non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Jena to Balgstädt start from $10, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 Non-federally owned railway company schedules to Balgstädt. Non-federally owned railway company in Jena leaves from Jena Paradies Bus Station . And in Balgstädt trains arrive at Train Station .
From Jena to Balgstädt train travel on Non-federally owned railway company takes 0 hours and 57 minutes. If you are looking to get to Balgstädt faster, Non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 0 hours and 43 minutes.
If you are looking to travel to Balgstädt on a weekend there is typically one Non-federally owned railway company scheduled trip per day, which will cost for a one-way weekend reservation from Jena.
Frequently Asked Questions
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Jena to Balgstädt on Monday. Tickets for Monday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Monday. Monday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
Most days, there is only one train which leaves Jena at 10:00am and arrives in Balgstädt within the hour.
Typically there is only one scheduled train per day. However, it is not a direct train. This means that you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train at some point during your journey. You will need to remember to bring your carry-on luggage with you when you transfer trains. Depending on the carrier's policy, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Balgstädt to Jena.
City Information
Jena
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Image credit: Pixabay
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 Jena?
Main departure station: Jena Paradies Bus Station
There is one train station in Jena.
All train stations in Jena:
Jena Paradies Bus Station
Where is the train station in Balgstädt?
Main arrival station: Train Station
Balgstädt has one train station.
Train stations in Balgstädt:
Train Station
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