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Trip Summary
There are usually 16 daily train trips available from Jena to Kortenberg. Traveling by train from Jena to Kortenberg usually takes 9 hours and 46 minutes, but the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can make the trip in 7 hours and 46 minutes.
| Distance | 307 mi (494 km) |
| Fastest train | 7h 46m |
| Lowest price | $46.14 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Jena to Kortenberg?
2 train services operate from Jena to Kortenberg. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 15 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn | 15 | 9h 38m | $117.57 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 1 | 11h 39m | $155.88 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Jena to Kortenberg start from $156, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Kortenberg. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Jena leaves from Jena West . And in Kortenberg trains arrive at Erps-Kwerps .
From Jena to Kortenberg train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 11 hours and 39 minutes. If you are looking to get to Kortenberg faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 7 hours and 46 minutes.
If you are looking to travel to Kortenberg on a weekend there is typically one Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company scheduled trip per day, which will cost for a one-way weekend reservation from Jena.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Jena and Kortenberg is approximately 307 miles, or 494 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 9 hours and 46 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 7 hours and 46 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 Kortenberg tend to have the most passengers on Tuesday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Tuesday. 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 Tuesday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Jena 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 16 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 Kortenberg 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 is one train station in Jena.
All train stations in Jena:
Jena West
Where is the train station in Kortenberg?
Main arrival station: Erps-Kwerps
Kortenberg has one train station.
All train stations in Kortenberg:
Erps-Kwerps
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