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Trip Summary
9 trains operate daily from Leuven to Jena. The train trip from Leuven to Jena is usually about 9 hours and 25 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can get you there in as little as 7 hours and 15 minutes.
| Distance | 300 mi (483 km) |
| Fastest train | 7h 15m |
| Lowest price | £86.44 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Leuven to Jena?
2 train services operate from Leuven to Jena. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company usually has more trains scheduled, with 6 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn | 6 | 10h 12m | £122.47 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 6 | 8h 56m | £125.02 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Leuven to Jena start from £100, and on average cost . Daily there are 6 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Jena. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Leuven leaves from Heverlee . And in Jena trains arrive at Jena West .
From Leuven 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 7 hours and 15 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Leuven and Jena is approximately 300 miles, or 483 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 9 hours and 25 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 7 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 departing from Leuven to Jena tend to have the most passengers on Wednesday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Wednesday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Wednesday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Leuven at 05:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 20:00. 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 9 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 Leuven.
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 neighbouring 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 coach transportation in the city is the Jena Paradies Bus Station, right in the city's centre. Travel to Jena includes coach service on FlixBus, plus numerous train routes on the Deutsche Bahn network.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Leuven?
Main departure station: Heverlee
There is one train station in Leuven.
All train stations in Leuven:
Heverlee
Where is the train station in Jena?
Main arrival station: Jena West
Jena has one train station.
Train stations in Jena:
Jena West
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