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Trip Summary
13 trains operate daily from Herk-de-Stad to Jena. The train trip from Herk-de-Stad to Jena is usually about 10 hours long. However, traveling on the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can get you there in as little as 7 hours and 42 minutes.
| Distance | 280 mi (450 km) |
| Fastest train | 8h 0m |
| Lowest price | $90.25 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Herk-de-Stad to Jena?
2 train services operate from Herk-de-Stad to Jena. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 8 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn | 8 | 10h 24m | $119.91 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 5 | 9h 50m | $123.35 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Herk-de-Stad to Jena start from $90, and on average cost . Daily there are 5 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Jena. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Herk-de-Stad leaves from Schulen . And in Jena trains arrive at Jena West and one other train station.
From Herk-de-Stad to Jena train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 9 hours and 50 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 8 hours and 0 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Herk-de-Stad and Jena is approximately 280 miles, or 450 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 10 hours, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 7 hours and 42 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 Herk-de-Stad to Jena on Saturday. Tickets for Saturday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Saturday. Saturday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Herk-de-Stad at 5:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 11:00pm. 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 13 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.
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 Herk-de-Stad?
Main departure station: Schulen
There is one train station in Herk-de-Stad.
All train stations in Herk-de-Stad:
Schulen
Where is the train station in Jena?
Main arrival station: Jena Paradies Bus Station
Jena receives travelers from Herk-de-Stad at its two active train stations.
All train stations in Jena:
Jena Paradies Bus Station
Jena West
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