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Trip Summary
36 trains operate daily from Jena to Magdeburg. The train trip from Jena to Magdeburg is usually about 3 hours and 32 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can get you there in as little as 2 hours and 42 minutes.
| Distance | 82 mi (133 km) |
| Fastest train | 2h 42m |
| Lowest price | £21.12 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Jena to Magdeburg?
2 train services operate from Jena to Magdeburg. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 36 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn | 36 | 3h 33m | £34.62 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 3 | 3h 18m | £36.66 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Jena to Magdeburg start from £21, and on average cost . Daily there are 3 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Magdeburg. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Jena leaves from Jena Paradies Bus Station and one other station. And in Magdeburg trains arrive at Beyendorf and one other train station.
From Jena to Magdeburg train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 3 hours and 18 minutes. If you are looking to get to Magdeburg faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 42 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers 3 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Magdeburg.
Frequently Asked Questions
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Jena to Magdeburg on Sunday. Tickets for Sunday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Sunday. Sunday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Jena at 11:00 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 36 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 Magdeburg 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 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 Jena?
Main departure station: Jena Paradies Bus Station
There are two stations in Jena where you can board the train to Magdeburg.
All train stations in Jena:
Jena Paradies Bus Station
Jena West
Where is the train station in Magdeburg?
Main arrival station: Magdeburg Herrenkrug
There are more train stations and stops in Magdeburg than most cities. Most trains from Jena will stop at one (or more) of the 6 following stations in Magdeburg:
Train stations in Magdeburg:
Magdeburg Herrenkrug
Beyendorf
Magdeburg Südost
Magdeburg-Eichenweiler
Magdeburg-Salbke
Magdeburg-Rothensee
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