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Trip Summary
You can pick from 15 daily train trips between Jena and Lausanne. The average train journey from Jena to Lausanne takes 9 hours and 49 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn train trips are as short as 8 hours and 38 minutes.
| Distance | 379 mi (610 km) |
| Fastest train | 8h 38m |
| Lowest price | $62.51 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 3 |
Which train should you take from Jena to Lausanne?
There are 3 train lines with service from Jena to Lausanne. Deutsche Bahn is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 15 trains each day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| DB Intercity-Express | 1 | 8h 39m | $141.33 |
| Deutsche Bahn | 15 | 9h 53m | $138.31 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 1 | 9h 29m | $141.33 |
The most popular Deutsche Bahn ICE routes travel to Berlin, Cologne, Paris, and Munich. Seating is spacious with a good amount of legroom, and onboard amenities include complimentary WiFi, restrooms, and a restaurant car selling beverages, snacks, sandwiches, and hot meals. Unlike the rest of the Deutsche Bahn network, ticket prices on Deutsche Bahn ICE services are not based on a per-kilometer rate but on specific station-to-station links.
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Jena to Lausanne start from $141, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Lausanne. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Jena leaves from Jena West . And in Lausanne trains arrive at Train Station .
From Jena to Lausanne train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 9 hours and 29 minutes. If you are looking to get to Lausanne faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 8 hours and 38 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Jena and Lausanne is approximately 379 miles, or 610 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 9 hours and 49 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 8 hours and 38 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 Jena to Lausanne on Wednesday. Tickets for Wednesday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Wednesday. Wednesday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Jena at 4:00am 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 Lausanne to Jena.
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 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 Lausanne?
Main arrival station: Train Station
Lausanne has one train station.
All train stations in Lausanne:
Train Station
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