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

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  1. Bus, train via Gotha

    best
    1. Take the bus from Schmalkalden, Recklinghäuser Straße to Gotha, Hauptbahnhofbus bus 851
    2. Take the train from Gotha to Jena Westtrain train Re1
    3h 2m

  2. Drive 100.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Schmalkalden to Jenacar car 100.8 km
    1h 17m
    €15–21

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Schmalkalden, Auer Tor to Zella-Mehlis, Bahnhofbus bus 447
    2. Take the train from Zella-Mehlis to Erfurt Hbftrain train Re7
    3. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena Westtrain train Rb
    3h 19m

  4. Bus, train, line 280 bus

    1. Take the bus from Schmalkalden, Recklinghäuser Straße to Gotha, Hauptbahnhofbus bus 851
    2. Take the train from Gotha to Apoldatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Apolda, Bahnhof to Jena, Stadtzentrum Löbdergrabenbus bus 280
    3h 24m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 121.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 2m

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

There is no direct connection from Schmalkalden to Jena. However, you can take the bus to Gotha, Hauptbahnhof, walk to Gotha, then take the train to Jena West. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Schmalkalden, Auer Tor to Jena West via Zella-Mehlis, Bahnhof, Zella-Mehlis, and Erfurt Hbf in around 3h 19m.

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