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Trip Summary
You can pick from 93 daily train trips between Mühlheim an der Ruhr and Jena. The average train journey from Mühlheim an der Ruhr to Jena takes 6 hours and 54 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train trips are as short as 5 hours and 14 minutes.
| Distance | 207 mi (332 km) |
| Fastest train | 5h 14m |
| Lowest price | €26.51 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 3 |
Train service from Mühlheim an der Ruhr to Jena
- DB Intercity-Express tickets: €94 one-way
- Deutsche Bahn tickets: €26 one-way
- Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company tickets: €26 one-way
Which train should you take from Mühlheim an der Ruhr to Jena?
There are 3 train lines with service from Mühlheim an der Ruhr to Jena. Deutsche Bahn is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 69 trains each day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| DB Intercity-Express | 1 | 5h 37m | €94.18 |
| Deutsche Bahn | 69 | 6h 57m | €68.44 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 28 | 6h 51m | €66.02 |
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 with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Mühlheim an der Ruhr to Jena start from €27, and on average cost . Daily there are 28 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Jena. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Mühlheim an der Ruhr leaves from Central Train Station and 2 other stations. And in Jena trains arrive at Jena West and one other train station.
From Mühlheim an der Ruhr to Jena train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 6 hours and 51 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 5 hours and 14 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers 45 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Jena.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Mühlheim an der Ruhr and Jena is approximately 207 miles, or 332 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 6 hours and 54 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 5 hours and 14 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.
Sunday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Mühlheim an der Ruhr to Jena. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Sunday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Sunday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Mühlheim an der Ruhr at 00:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 23:00. 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 93 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 Mühlheim an der Ruhr.
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 Mühlheim an der Ruhr?
Main departure station: Mülheim(Ruhr)West
Mühlheim an der Ruhr has 3 stations where passengers can board the train to Jena.
All train stations in Mühlheim an der Ruhr:
Mülheim(Ruhr)West
Mülheim(Ruhr)Styrum
Central Train Station
Where is the train station in Jena?
Main arrival station: Jena West
Jena receives travelers from Mühlheim an der Ruhr at its two active train stations.
Train stations in Jena:
Jena West
Jena Paradies Bus Station
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