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Trip Summary
There are usually 15 daily train trips available from Thale to Jena. Traveling by train from Thale to Jena usually takes 3 hours and 21 minutes, but the fastest Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train can make the trip in 2 hours and 58 minutes.
| Distance | 61 mi (99 km) |
| Fastest train | 2h 58m |
| Lowest price | $23.71 |
| Most frequent service | Non-federally owned railway company |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Thale to Jena?
2 train services operate from Thale to Jena. Non-federally owned railway company usually has more trains scheduled, with 3 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 15 | 3h 17m | $57.43 |
| Non-federally owned railway company | 3 | 3h 25m | $31.28 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Thale to Jena start from $24, and on average cost . Daily there are 15 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Jena. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Thale leaves from Train Station and 2 other stations. And in Jena trains arrive at Jena West and one other train station.
From Thale to Jena train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 3 hours and 17 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 2 hours and 58 minutes.
Non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Thale to Jena start from $27, and on average cost . Daily there are 3 Non-federally owned railway company schedules to Jena. Non-federally owned railway company in Thale leaves from Train Station and 2 other stations. And in Jena trains arrive at Jena Paradies Bus Station .
From Thale to Jena train travel on Non-federally owned railway company takes 3 hours and 25 minutes. If you are looking to get to Jena faster, Non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 58 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trains from Thale to Jena are the most crowded on Thursday. 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 Thursday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.
The earliest train departs Thale at 5:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 10:00pm. 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 15 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 Thale.
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 Thale?
Main departure station: Train Station
Thale has 3 stations where passengers can board the train to Jena.
All train stations in Thale:
Train Station
Thale Musestieg
Neinstedt
Where is the train station in Jena?
Main arrival station: Jena Paradies Bus Station
Jena receives travelers from Thale at its two active train stations.
All train stations in Jena:
Jena Paradies Bus Station
Jena West
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