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Utrecht - Jena Train Schedule

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Trip Summary

119 trains operate daily from Utrecht to Jena. The train trip from Utrecht to Jena is usually about 9 hours and 31 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train can get you there in as little as 6 hours and 57 minutes.

Distance289 mi (466 km)
Fastest train6h 57m
Lowest price$91.96
Most frequent serviceDeutsche Bahn
Train lines3

Which train should you take from Utrecht to Jena?

There are 3 train lines with service from Utrecht to Jena. Deutsche Bahn is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 80 trains each day.

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
DB Intercity-Express27h 12m$254.82
Deutsche Bahn8010h 3m$181.37
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company538h 56m$170.91
  • 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.

  • Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, or Deutsche Bahn EC, is a train service in Germany with regular service to Frankfurt, Hamburg, Zurich, Copenhagen, Berlin, Warsaw, and Munich. Deutsche Bahn Eurocity trains can be single or double-decker, but all are air conditioned.

  • Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Utrecht to Jena start from $92, and on average cost . Daily there are 53 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Jena. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Utrecht leaves from Utrecht Terwijde and 5 other stations. And in Jena trains arrive at Jena West and one other train station.

    From Utrecht to Jena train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 8 hours and 56 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 6 hours and 57 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

The distance between Utrecht and Jena is approximately 289 miles, or 466 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 9 hours and 31 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 6 hours and 57 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 Utrecht to Jena 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 Utrecht at 12:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 11:00pm. 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 119 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 Utrecht.

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.

Station Information

Where is the train station in Utrecht?

Main departure station: Utrecht Overvecht

Because some trains make multiple stops before leaving the city, there are 6 stops and stations in Utrecht where you can board the train.

All train stations in Utrecht:

  • Utrecht Overvecht

  • Utrecht Zuilen

  • Lunetten-Zuid

  • Utrecht Leidsche Rijn

  • Vleuten

  • Utrecht Terwijde

Where is the train station in Jena?

Main arrival station: Jena West

Jena receives travelers from Utrecht at its two active train stations.

Train stations in Jena:

  • Jena West

  • Jena Paradies Bus Station

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