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How to get fromJena to Schmalkaldenby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, bus via Gotha

    best
    1. Take the train from Jena West to Gothatrain train Re1
    2. Take the bus from Gotha, Hauptbahnhof to Schmalkalden, Recklinghäuser Straßebus bus 851
    2h 56m

  2. Drive 101.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jena to Schmalkaldencar car 101.2 km
    1h 17m
    €15–21

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Jena West to Erfurt Hbftrain train Rb / ...
    2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Zella-Mehlistrain train Re7
    3. Take the bus from Zella-Mehlis, Bahnhof to Schmalkalden, Kasseler Straße/Schulebus bus 447
    4h 2m

  4. Line 280 bus, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from Jena, Busbahnhof to Apolda, Bahnhofbus bus 280
    2. Take the train from Apolda to Gothatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Gotha, Hauptbahnhof to Schmalkalden, Recklinghäuser Straßebus bus 851
    3h 47m

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  • Distance: 122.4 km
  • Duration: 2h 56m

What companies run services between Jena, Germany and Schmalkalden, Germany?

There is no direct connection from Jena to Schmalkalden. However, you can take the train to Gotha, walk to Gotha, Hauptbahnhof, then take the bus to Schmalkalden, Recklinghäuser Straße. Alternatively, you can take a train from Jena West to Schmalkalden, Kasseler Straße/Schule via Erfurt Hbf, Zella-Mehlis, and Zella-Mehlis, Bahnhof in around 4h 2m.

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