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Trip Summary
116 trains operate daily from Jena to Utrecht. The train trip from Jena to Utrecht is usually about 9 hours and 11 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train can get you there in as little as 7 hours and 4 minutes.
| Distance | 289 mi (466 km) |
| Fastest train | 7h 4m |
| Lowest price | £64.32 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Jena to Utrecht?
2 train services operate from Jena to Utrecht. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 66 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn | 66 | 9h 31m | £100.94 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 61 | 8h 47m | £99.60 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Jena to Utrecht start from £76, and on average cost . Daily there are 61 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Utrecht. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Jena leaves from Jena West and one other station. And in Utrecht trains arrive at Utrecht Leidsche Rijn and 5 other train stations.
From Jena to Utrecht train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 8 hours and 47 minutes. If you are looking to get to Utrecht faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 7 hours and 4 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Jena and Utrecht is approximately 289 miles, or 466 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 9 hours and 11 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 7 hours and 4 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.
Saturday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Jena to Utrecht. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Saturday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Saturday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Jena at 02:00 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 116 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 Utrecht 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 are two stations in Jena where you can board the train to Utrecht.
All train stations in Jena:
Jena West
Jena Paradies Bus Station
Where is the train station in Utrecht?
Main arrival station: Utrecht Overvecht
There are more train stations and stops in Utrecht than most cities. Most trains from Jena will stop at one (or more) of the 6 following stations in Utrecht:
Train stations in Utrecht:
Utrecht Overvecht
Lunetten-Zuid
Utrecht Terwijde
Vleuten
Utrecht Leidsche Rijn
Utrecht Zuilen
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