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Trip Summary
There are 15 daily trains from Bayreuth to Jena. Traveling by train from Bayreuth to Jena usually takes around 3 hours and 16 minutes, but the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can make the trip in 2 hours and 36 minutes.
| Distance | 68 mi (109 km) |
| Fastest train | 2h 36m |
| Lowest price | £19.26 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Bayreuth to Jena?
2 train services operate from Bayreuth to Jena. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 15 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn | 15 | 3h 17m | £44.62 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 4 | 3h 14m | £31.25 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Bayreuth to Jena start from £31, and on average cost . Daily there are 4 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Jena. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Bayreuth leaves from Bayreuth-St Georgen and one other station. And in Jena trains arrive at Jena Paradies Bus Station and one other train station.
From Bayreuth to Jena train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 3 hours and 14 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 36 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers 4 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Jena.
Frequently Asked Questions
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Bayreuth to Jena 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.
The earliest train departs Bayreuth at 00:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 22:00. 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 15 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 Bayreuth.
City Information
Bayreuth
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Link to image attributionBayreuth is a small city in Bavaria, sitting on the bank of the Red Main river. The city was founded in the 12th century, and visitors can see many traces of its medieval era in the existing town. However, the most well-known attraction in Bayreuth is the Margravial Opera House, a Baroque theatre and UNESCO World Heritage Site. This ornate venue is part of what inspired famous composer Richard Wagner to move to Bayreuth. His life and legacy are celebrated every summer in Bayreuth with the Richard Wagner Festival. You can also learn about Wagner at his former residence, now the Richard Wagner Museum.
Bayreuth features many more historic buildings to explore, notably the Hermitage (Old Palace) and the Neue Schloss (New Palace). The Court Garden near the New Palace is an especially scenic place to relax after a busy day of sightseeing.
International travellers to Bayreuth will likely fly into nearby Nuremberg. From the airport, you can take a coach or train to Bayreuth. Additionally, Deutsche Bahn and FlixBus routes connect Bayreuth to other cities in the region, including Dresden and Bamberg.
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 Bayreuth?
Main departure station: Train Station
There are two stations in Bayreuth where you can board the train to Jena.
All train stations in Bayreuth:
Train Station
Bayreuth-St Georgen
Where is the train station in Jena?
Main arrival station: Jena Paradies Bus Station
Jena receives travelers from Bayreuth at its two active train stations.
Train stations in Jena:
Jena Paradies Bus Station
Jena West
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