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Goethes Wohnhaus
Goethe's former home preserves original rooms, collections, and context for understanding his life and work in Weimar.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Jena to Weimar among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $43 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 48m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $43, while a train costs an average of $43.
Distance: 11 miles (19 km)
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$43 Average price Cheapest | $4 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
48m Average total duration Fastest 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 9m sooner (18m by train vs 27m by car). Tickets start at around $43 compared to roughly $4 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Preßnitztalbahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Jena to Weimar trains for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
80884 | 8:07 AM Jena West station | 0h19 | 8:26 AM Weimar station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3904 | 8:38 AM Jena West station | 0h14 | 8:52 AM Weimar station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3924 · 80931 | 8:38 AM Jena West station | 0h38 | 9:16 AM Berkaer Bahnhof | 1 transfer | |
3924 · 80931 | 8:38 AM Jena West station | 0h36 | 9:14 AM Weimar West | 1 transfer | |
3954 | 9:08 AM Jena West station | 0h14 | 9:22 AM Weimar station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3656 | 9:38 AM Jena West station | 0h14 | 9:52 AM Weimar station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3656 · 80933 | 9:38 AM Jena West station | 0h38 | 10:16 AM Berkaer Bahnhof | 1 transfer | |
3656 · 80933 | 9:38 AM Jena West station | 0h36 | 10:14 AM Weimar West | 1 transfer | |
80888 | 10:07 AM Jena West station | 0h19 | 10:26 AM Weimar station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3926 · 80935 | 10:38 AM Jena West station | 0h36 | 11:14 AM Weimar West | 1 transfer | |
3906 | 10:38 AM Jena West station | 0h14 | 10:52 AM Weimar station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3926 · 80935 | 10:38 AM Jena West station | 0h38 | 11:16 AM Berkaer Bahnhof | 1 transfer | |
3956 | 11:08 AM Jena West station | 0h14 | 11:22 AM Weimar station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3658 · 80937 | 11:38 AM Jena West station | 0h38 | 12:16 PM Berkaer Bahnhof | 1 transfer | |
3658 · 80937 | 11:38 AM Jena West station | 0h36 | 12:14 PM Weimar West | 1 transfer | |
3658 | 11:38 AM Jena West station | 0h14 | 11:52 AM Weimar station | 0 transfersDirect | |
80892 | 12:07 PM Jena West station | 0h19 | 12:26 PM Weimar station | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 52152 · 80939 | On time 12:45 PM Jena West station | 0h29 | 1:14 PM Weimar West | 1 transfer | |
IC 2152 · 80939 | On time 12:45 PM Jena West station | 0h31 | 1:16 PM Berkaer Bahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IC 2152 | On time 12:45 PM Jena West station | 0h17 | 1:02 PM Weimar station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2152 · 80939 | On time 12:45 PM Jena West station | 0h29 | 1:14 PM Weimar West | 1 transfer | |
RE 52152 | On time 12:45 PM Jena West station | 0h17 | 1:02 PM Weimar station | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 52152 · 80939 | On time 12:45 PM Jena West station | 0h31 | 1:16 PM Berkaer Bahnhof | 1 transfer | |
3958 | 1:08 PM Jena West station | 0h14 | 1:22 PM Weimar station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3660 | 1:38 PM Jena West station | 0h14 | 1:52 PM Weimar station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3660 · 80941 | 1:38 PM Jena West station | 0h36 | 2:14 PM Weimar West | 1 transfer | |
3660 · 80941 | 1:38 PM Jena West station | 0h38 | 2:16 PM Berkaer Bahnhof | 1 transfer | |
80896 | 2:07 PM Jena West station | 0h19 | 2:26 PM Weimar station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Jena to Weimar run on average 4 times per day, taking around 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $43 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:37, the last at 23:25. The fastest train covers the 11 miles (19 km) distance in 14m.
Distance 11 miles (19 km) |
Average train duration 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $43 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 14m |
First train 5:37 AM |
Last train 11:25 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Discover the best of Weimar — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Weimar trip today.
Goethe's former home preserves original rooms, collections, and context for understanding his life and work in Weimar.
Famed Rococo library and museum of books, manuscripts, and architecture; one of Weimar's most celebrated interiors.
Leading Bauhaus museum presenting the school's design legacy through objects, ideas, and modern exhibition design.
Broad central square framed by the German National Theatre and the Goethe-Schiller Monument; Weimar's classic civic heart.
Landscape park along the Ilm with paths, monuments, and literary associations; one of Weimar's essential walking areas.
Historic old town quarter of lanes, courtyards, and classical-era buildings that captures Weimar's intimate atmosphere.
Thuringia's famous grilled pork sausage, seasoned with marjoram and traditionally cooked over charcoal. It is a regional icon often eaten with mustard and bread.
Classic potato dumplings served with roasts and rich gravy. They are a staple of Thuringian home cooking and central to festive Sunday meals.
Sheet cake topped with quark, cream, eggs, and onions, sometimes with caraway. A beloved rustic specialty from central Germany.
Historic restaurant in central Weimar known for refined Thuringian cuisine and a classic atmosphere near the old town.
Well-known traditional venue serving hearty regional dishes and German classics in a rustic, welcoming setting.
Popular casual stop for Thuringian fare and local hospitality, suitable for trying regional staples in an informal setting.
Moderate for Germany. Hotels, dining, and local transit are usually cheaper than in Berlin or Munich, though central stays and cultural events can raise daily costs.
Tipping is customary but modest. Round up or add about 5-10% in restaurants, round up for taxis, and leave small change at cafes.
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Weimar Hauptbahnhof -> Goetheplatz, Weimar
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Jena to Weimar by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Weimar, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Jena to Weimar trains use the Jena West to Weimar station pair, with some services arriving at Weimar Berkaer Bhf. Use this guide to compare Jena and Weimar train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Jena West is 1 km from Jena city centre. Public transport options include:
Jena West has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Eiscafe RIVA, Portofino, Wein-Tanne, Subway
Wi-Fi is available at Jena West. ATMs are available at Jena West.
Ticket office support is available at Jena West. Information desks are available at Jena West.
Luggage storage is available at Jena West. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Jena West: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Jena West: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Jena West.
Nearby hotels include Ibis, Thüringer Hof, Hotel Vielharmonie, Hotel Rasenmühle.
Jena Paradies has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Eiscafe RIVA, Portofino, Wein-Tanne, Subway
Wi-Fi is available at Jena Paradies. ATMs are available at Jena Paradies.
Ticket office support is available at Jena Paradies. Information desks are available at Jena Paradies.
Luggage storage is available at Jena Paradies. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Jena Paradies: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Jena Paradies: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Jena Paradies.
Nearby hotels include Ibis, Thüringer Hof, Hotel Vielharmonie, Hotel Rasenmühle.
Weimar is 1 km from Weimar city centre. Public transport options include:
Weimar has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Subway, Domino's, Alice, Curry & Co.
Wi-Fi is available at Weimar. ATMs are available at Weimar.
Ticket office support is available at Weimar. Information desks are available at Weimar.
Luggage storage is available at Weimar. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Weimar: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Weimar: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Weimar.
Weimar Berkaer Bhf is 1 km from Weimar city centre. Check local transport options before travel.
Weimar Berkaer Bhf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Texas, Johanns Hof, Ristorante Pomodore, Kebab House
Wi-Fi is available at Weimar Berkaer Bhf. ATMs are available at Weimar Berkaer Bhf.
Ticket office support is available at Weimar Berkaer Bhf. Information desks are available at Weimar Berkaer Bhf.
Luggage storage is available at Weimar Berkaer Bhf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Weimar Berkaer Bhf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Weimar Berkaer Bhf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Weimar Berkaer Bhf.
Nearby hotels include Liszt, Anna Amalia, Hotel Hollerbusch, Hotel Schillerhof.
Weimar West is 1 km from Weimar city centre. Public transport options include:
Weimar West has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Domino's, Ankara, Mr. BINH DINH, TAP...
Wi-Fi is available at Weimar West. ATMs are available at Weimar West.
Ticket office support is available at Weimar West. Information desks are available at Weimar West.
Luggage storage is available at Weimar West. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Weimar West: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Weimar West: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Weimar West.
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