What is the cheapest way to get from Jena to Harz?

The cheapest way to get from Jena to Harz is to drive which costs €20 - €30 and takes 2h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Jena to Harz?

The fastest way to get from Jena to Harz is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs €20 - €30.

Is there a direct train between Jena and Harz?

No, there is no direct train from Jena to Harz. However, there are services departing from Jena Paradies and arriving at Wernigerode Hbf via Halle(Saale)Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.

How far is it from Jena to Harz?

The distance between Jena and Harz is 216 km. The road distance is 143.9 km.

How do I travel from Jena to Harz without a car?

The best way to get from Jena to Harz without a car is to train via Halle (Saale) which takes 4h 34m and costs €40 - €110.

How long does it take to get from Jena to Harz?

It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Jena to Harz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Jena to Harz train from?

Jena to Harz train services, operated by Abellio GmbH, depart from Jena Paradies station.

Where does the Jena to Harz train arrive?

Jena to Harz train services, operated by Abellio GmbH, arrive at Halle(Saale)Hbf station.

Can I drive from Jena to Harz?

Yes, the driving distance between Jena to Harz is 144 km. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Jena to Harz.

Where can I stay near Harz?

There are 4486+ hotels available in Harz.

Jena to Harz - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Jena to Harz by train, bus, or car

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Train via Halle (Saale)
best
1. Take the train from Jena Paradies to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain Rb
2. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Wernigerode Hbftrain Re
4h 34m
€40–104
Drive 143.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Jena to Harzcar 143.9 km
2h 28m
€21–30
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Jena bus station to Hallebus N1389
2. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Halberstadt Hbftrain Re / ...
5h 26m
€35–64
Train
1. Take the train from Jena West to Erfurt Hbftrain Re3 / ...
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Nordhausentrain
3. Take the train from Nordhausen Nord to Drei Annen Hohnetrain Rb
6h 24m

Jena to Harz by train and bus

99Weekly Services

4h 34mAverage Duration

€40Cheapest Price

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Distance: 215.9 km
Duration: 4h 34m

What companies run services between Jena, Germany and Harz, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany?

You can take a train from Jena Paradies to Schierke, Parkhaus Winterbergtor via Halle(Saale)Hbf, Wernigerode Hbf, and Wernigerode, Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 34m.

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