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Trip Summary
2 trains operate daily from Jena to Gotha. The train trip from Jena to Gotha is usually about 53 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest DB Intercity train can get you there in as little as 49 minutes.
| Distance | 38 mi (62 km) |
| Fastest train | 0h 49m |
| Lowest price | €18.09 |
| Trains per day | 3 |
| Most frequent service | DB Intercity |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Jena to Gotha?
2 train services operate from Jena to Gotha. However, each train line only offers one daily trip.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| DB Intercity | 1 | 0h 50m | €18.09 |
| Deutsche Bahn | 1 | 1h 0m | €20.11 |
Deutsche Bahn IC is the German railway's long-distance train service provider with service across Germany and neighboring countries, including the Netherlands, Denmark, Switzerland, and Poland. Onboard amenities include restrooms, power outlets, and a restaurant car where passengers can purchase drinks, snacks, and meals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trains departing from Jena to Gotha tend to have the most passengers on Friday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Friday. 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 Friday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Jena at 06:00 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.
Trains leave the station in Jena twice a day, so there are a couple of options depending on your preferred travel time. Luckily, both trains will get you to Gotha with direct service. While there might still be stops along the way, you will not need to get off or switch trains.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Gotha 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 West
There is one train station in Jena.
All train stations in Jena:
Jena West
Where is the train station in Gotha?
Main arrival station: Train Station
Gotha has one train station.
Train stations in Gotha:
Train Station
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