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Trip Summary
There are usually 12 daily train trips available from Jena to Halfweg. Traveling by train from Jena to Halfweg usually takes 9 hours, but the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can make the trip in 7 hours and 43 minutes.
| Distance | 310 mi (498 km) |
| Fastest train | 8h 0m |
| Lowest price | $100.75 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Jena to Halfweg?
2 train services operate from Jena to Halfweg. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 9 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn | 9 | 9h 21m | $148.82 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 3 | 9h 48m | $125.97 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Jena to Halfweg start from $101, and on average cost . Daily there are 3 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Halfweg. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Jena leaves from Jena West . And in Halfweg trains arrive at Halfweg-Zwanenburg .
From Jena to Halfweg train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 9 hours and 48 minutes. If you are looking to get to Halfweg faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 8 hours and 0 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers 3 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Halfweg.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Jena and Halfweg is approximately 310 miles, or 498 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 9 hours, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 7 hours and 43 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.
Sunday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Jena to Halfweg. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Sunday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Sunday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Jena at 6:00am 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 12 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 Halfweg 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 Halfweg?
Main arrival station: Halfweg-Zwanenburg
Halfweg has one train station.
All train stations in Halfweg:
Halfweg-Zwanenburg
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