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Trip Summary
You can pick from 4 daily train trips between Jena and Zagreb. The average train journey from Jena to Zagreb takes 16 hours, but some Deutsche Bahn train trips are as short as 13 hours and 15 minutes.
Distance | 407 mi (654 km) |
Fastest train | 13h 0m |
Lowest price | $322.80 |
Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Jena to Zagreb?
2 train services operate from Jena to Zagreb. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 2 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Deutsche Bahn | 2 | 13h 42m | $322.80 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 2 | 18h 27m | $373.15 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Jena to Zagreb start from $373, and on average cost . Daily there are 2 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Zagreb. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Jena leaves from Jena West and one other station. And in Zagreb trains arrive at Zagreb Glavni Kolod. .
From Jena to Zagreb train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 18 hours and 27 minutes. If you are looking to get to Zagreb faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 13 hours and 0 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Jena and Zagreb is approximately 407 miles, or 654 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 16 hours, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 13 hours and 15 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Trains from Jena to Zagreb are the most crowded on Tuesday. 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 Tuesday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.
The earliest train departs Jena at 6:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 10:00pm. 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 4 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 Zagreb to Jena.
City Information
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.
Zagreb
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Zagreb is the capital and largest city of Croatia. Although often overlooked as a travel destination, Zagreb is the center of Croatia's art, culture, academic, and sports scene, providing visitors with much to explore. Plus, it’s one of the cheapest capitals to visit in Central Europe!
Zagreb is divided into three areas: Gornji grad (upper town), which is over 1000 years old and hosts the Presidential palace as well as St Mark's Church; the Donji grad (lower town), home to 19th-century architecture, shops, theatres, cafes, and parks; and the Novi Zagreb (New Zagreb), which was developed post-World War II and is the main residential and business area of the city.
In what is known as the "city of museums," there is no shortage of fascinating places to shelter from the midday heat. The Museum of Broken Relationships is a unique but heartrending museum dedicated to lost love and the real stories of heartbreak. The Museum of Illusions offers a more lighthearted but equally compelling experience, with many deceiving and confusing exhibits on show.
Zagreb is well-connected to many other European cities and destinations throughout the continent. About 15 kilometers from the city center, Zagreb International Airport provides many national and international flight routes, and Zagreb Central Station is a major railway hub. Several bus companies depart Zagreb daily for cities like Dubrovnik, Split, Vienna, and Berlin.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Jena?
Main departure station: Jena West
There are two stations in Jena where you can board the train to Zagreb.
All train stations in Jena:
Jena West
Jena-Göschwitz
Where is the train station in Zagreb?
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Link to image attributionMain arrival station: Zagreb Glavni Kolod.
Zagreb Glavni Kolod is the main train station in Croatia's capital city and is a major transport hub in the country. The building was built in 1890 in neoclassical style and is now one of the city's most recognizable attractions in Croatia, with arched windows, impressive stone columns, and a tympanum above the entrance depicting several figures. The station doesn't have a central waiting area, but it does have plenty of benches and seating, ticket offices, ATMs, kiosks, cafes, and a bar. There's also a shopping mall directly next to the station with many shops and restaurants, plus more in the Zagreb city center.
Train stations in Zagreb:
Zagreb Glavni Kolod.
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