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Trip Summary
8 trains operate daily from Jena to Wels. The train trip from Jena to Wels is usually about 6 hours and 14 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can get you there in as little as 5 hours and 30 minutes.
| Distance | 220 mi (354 km) |
| Fastest train | 5h 30m |
| Lowest price | €77.58 |
| Trains per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company |
| Train lines | 3 |
Which train should you take from Jena to Wels?
There are 3 train lines with service from Jena to Wels. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 4 trains each day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| DB Intercity | 1 | 6h 55m | €77.58 |
| Deutsche Bahn | 4 | 6h 0m | €94.94 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 4 | 6h 18m | €100.67 |
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.
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Jena to Wels start from €90, and on average cost . Daily there are 4 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Wels. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Jena leaves from Jena West and one other station. And in Wels trains arrive at Central Station .
From Jena to Wels train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 6 hours and 18 minutes. If you are looking to get to Wels faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 5 hours and 30 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Jena and Wels is approximately 220 miles, or 354 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 6 hours and 14 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 5 hours and 30 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 Jena to Wels 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 02:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 15:00. 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 8 scheduled trains on most days. There is one direct train, which you can stay on for the entire journey from Jena to Wels. In contrast, taking a non-direct train would require you to transfer trains during your trip.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Wels 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 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 Jena?
Main departure station: Jena West
There are two stations in Jena where you can board the train to Wels.
All train stations in Jena:
Jena West
Jena Paradies Bus Station
Where is the train station in Wels?
Main arrival station: Central Station
Wels has one train station.
Train stations in Wels:
Central Station
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