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Trip Summary
You can pick from 20 daily train trips between Hattersheim am Main and Jena. The average train journey from Hattersheim am Main to Jena takes 3 hours and 42 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn train trips are as short as 3 hours and 27 minutes.
| Distance | 149 mi (239 km) |
| Fastest train | 3h 27m |
| Lowest price | €33.00 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Hattersheim am Main to Jena?
2 train services operate from Hattersheim am Main to Jena. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 16 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn | 16 | 3h 39m | €58.80 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 4 | 3h 54m | €47.35 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Hattersheim am Main to Jena start from €33, and on average cost . Daily there are 4 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Jena. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Hattersheim am Main leaves from Eddersheim . And in Jena trains arrive at Jena West .
From Hattersheim am Main to Jena train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 3 hours and 54 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 3 hours and 27 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Hattersheim am Main and Jena is approximately 149 miles, or 239 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 3 hours and 42 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 3 hours and 27 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.
Trains from Hattersheim am Main to Jena are the most crowded on Friday. Tickets also tend to be more expensive then. If you are looking for a great deal on your train tickets or just want extra room to stretch out, consider traveling on Friday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.
The earliest train departs Hattersheim am Main at 01:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 20:00. 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 20 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 Hattersheim am Main.
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 neighboring 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 bus transportation in the city is the Jena Paradies Bus Station, right in the city's center. Travel to Jena includes bus service on FlixBus, plus numerous train routes on the Deutsche Bahn network.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Hattersheim am Main?
Main departure station: Eddersheim
There is one train station in Hattersheim am Main.
All train stations in Hattersheim am Main:
Eddersheim
Where is the train station in Jena?
Main arrival station: Jena West
Jena has one train station.
Train stations in Jena:
Jena West
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