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Trip Summary
There are usually 35 daily train trips available from Kraków to Jena. Traveling by train from Kraków to Jena usually takes 11 hours and 47 minutes, but the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can make the trip in 10 hours and 10 minutes.
| Distance | 372 mi (598 km) |
| Fastest train | 10h 10m |
| Lowest price | $109.74 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Kraków to Jena?
2 train services operate from Krakow to Jena. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company usually has more trains scheduled, with 22 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn | 13 | 12h 6m | $150.14 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 22 | 11h 35m | $139.48 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Kraków to Jena start from $110, and on average cost . Daily there are 22 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Jena. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Krakow leaves from Krakow Plaszow and one other station. And in Jena trains arrive at Dornburg (Saale) and 2 other train stations.
From Kraków to Jena train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 11 hours and 35 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 10 hours and 10 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Kraków and Jena is approximately 372 miles, or 598 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 11 hours and 47 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 10 hours and 10 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 Kraków to Jena tend to have the most passengers on Saturday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Saturday. 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 Saturday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Kraków at 4:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 1:00pm. 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 35 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 Kraków.
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 Kraków?
Main departure station: Central Station
There are two stations in Kraków where you can board the train to Jena.
All train stations in Kraków:
Central Station
Krakow Plaszow
Where is the train station in Jena?
Main arrival station: Dornburg (Saale)
There are more train stations and stops in Jena than most cities. Most trains from Kraków will stop at one (or more) of the 3 following stations in Jena:
All train stations in Jena:
Dornburg (Saale)
Jena Paradies Bus Station
Jena West
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