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Trip Summary
There are 33 daily trains from Bad Doberan to Jena. Traveling by train from Bad Doberan to Jena usually takes around 7 hours and 32 minutes, but the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can make the trip in 5 hours and 24 minutes.
| Distance | 220 mi (354 km) |
| Fastest train | 5h 24m |
| Lowest price | €49.78 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Bad Doberan to Jena?
Deutsche Bahn is the one and only train line which connects Bad Doberan to Jena. However, there are 33 trains per day to choose from.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn | 33 | 7h 32m | €97.39 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Bad Doberan and Jena is approximately 220 miles, or 354 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 7 hours and 32 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 5 hours and 24 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 departing from Bad Doberan to Jena tend to have the most passengers on Saturday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Saturday. 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 Saturday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Bad Doberan at 05:00 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 33 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 Bad Doberan.
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 Bad Doberan?
Main departure station: Train Station
There are two stations in Bad Doberan where you can board the train to Jena.
All train stations in Bad Doberan:
Train Station
Althof
Where is the train station in Jena?
Main arrival station: Jena Paradies Bus Station
Jena receives travelers from Bad Doberan at its two active train stations.
Train stations in Jena:
Jena Paradies Bus Station
Jena West
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