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Trip Summary
You can pick from 21 daily train trips between Jena and Best. The average train journey from Jena to Best takes 8 hours and 32 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn train trips are as short as 6 hours and 50 minutes.
| Distance | 271 mi (436 km) |
| Fastest train | 6h 50m |
| Lowest price | £49.42 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Jena to Best?
2 train services operate from Jena to Best. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 19 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn | 19 | 8h 30m | £90.96 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 4 | 8h 58m | £90.57 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Jena to Best start from £72, and on average cost . Daily there are 4 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Best. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Jena leaves from Jena West . And in Best trains arrive at Train Station .
From Jena to Best train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 8 hours and 58 minutes. If you are looking to get to Best faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 6 hours and 50 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Jena and Best is approximately 271 miles, or 436 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 8 hours and 32 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 6 hours and 50 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.
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Jena to Best on Thursday. Tickets for Thursday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Thursday. Thursday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Jena 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 21 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 Best to Jena.
City Information
Jena
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Image credit: Pixabay
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 are two stations in Jena where you can board the train to Best.
All train stations in Jena:
Jena West
Jena Paradies Bus Station
Where is the train station in Best?
Main arrival station: Train Station
Best has one train station.
Train stations in Best:
Train Station
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