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Trip Summary
You can pick from 73 daily train trips between Jena and Tübingen. The average train journey from Jena to Tübingen takes 6 hours and 34 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train trips are as short as 5 hours and 36 minutes.
Distance | 201 mi (323 km) |
Fastest train | 5h 36m |
Lowest price | $43.29 |
Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
Train lines | 3 |
Which train should you take from Jena to Tübingen?
There are 3 train lines with service from Jena to Tübingen. Deutsche Bahn is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 55 trains each day.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
DB Intercity-Express | 1 | 5h 52m | $42.10 |
Deutsche Bahn | 55 | 6h 37m | $43.49 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 26 | 6h 30m | $42.90 |
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 Tübingen start from $23, and on average cost . Daily there are 26 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Tübingen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Jena leaves from Jena West and one other station. And in Tübingen trains arrive at Central Station and 5 other train stations.
From Jena to Tübingen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 6 hours and 30 minutes. If you are looking to get to Tübingen faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 5 hours and 36 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Jena and Tübingen is approximately 201 miles, or 323 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 6 hours and 34 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 5 hours and 36 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.
Wednesday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Jena to Tübingen. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Wednesday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Wednesday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Jena at 12:00am 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 73 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 Tübingen 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.
Tübingen
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Located in the state of Baden-Württemberg, Tübingen is a university city widely known for its veganism and eco-friendliness. Visiting Tübingen is a green experience in many ways, from the robust biking infrastructure to the nearby Schönbuch forest. One of the most picturesque parts of the city is the Neckarinsel, a small, densely-treed island in the middle of the Neckar River. The city's old town quarter is excellently-preserved and makes for a perfect day strolling down cobblestoned lanes and narrow alleyways.
Over one-quarter of Tübingen’s residents are students at the Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen, and the city is decked out with cafés and pubs to serve this young population. Some of the local favorite spots include Gasthaus Bären, Restaurant Mauganeschtle Tübingen, and Aspendos Restaurant.
Plan to bring your bike or rent one in town since the best way to get around Tübingen is definitely on two wheels! It's easy to bring a bike whether you travel by bus or train into town. FlixBus connects Tübingen to cities throughout Germany, including Stuttgart and Frankfurt, where you'll find the nearest airports.
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 Tübingen.
All train stations in Jena:
Jena West
Jena Paradies Bus Station
Where is the train station in Tübingen?
Main arrival station: Unterjesingen Mitte
There are more train stations and stops in Tübingen than most cities. Most trains from Jena will stop at one (or more) of the 6 following stations in Tübingen:
All train stations in Tübingen:
Unterjesingen Mitte
Tübingen West
Unterjesingen Sandäcker
Tübingen-Lustnau
Central Station
Tübingen-Derendingen
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