- Start date: Monday, February 23, 2026 (after the winter holidays)
- Line: 410 (JES Verkehrsgesellschaft)
- Route: Großlöbichau – Wogau – Jena Busbahnhof
- Departure: 07:12 AM from Großlöbichau
- Arrival: 07:29 AM at Jena Busbahnhof
Jena/Großlöbichau. The morning commute to school or work is often characterized by crowded buses for many commuters in the Saale-Holzland-Kreis. Especially on the main routes towards Jena city center, capacities regularly reach their limits during peak times. JES Verkehrsgesellschaft has now responded and announced a sensible expansion of the timetable, which will take effect just in time for the start of school after the winter holidays.
More Space in the Morning
Starting Monday, February 23, 2026, the service on regional bus line 410 will be noticeably reinforced. Specifically, this involves an additional journey serving the corridor between Großlöbichau and the center of Jena. The so-called booster bus will start at 07:12 AM in Großlöbichau.
On its way to the city on the Saale, the bus will serve the stop in Wogau at 07:15 AM before continuing its journey towards the center. Arrival at the Jena Busbahnhof is scheduled for 07:29 AM. This allows passengers to reach the city center well before the usual start of work and classes at 08:00 AM, making the connection particularly attractive for students and professionals.
Response to High Capacity Utilization
The implementation of this additional service is a direct measure to relieve existing connections. Previously, only a few minutes later, a scheduled bus arrived from Eisenberg, which often reached Großlöbichau already heavily crowded.
The new frequency, running five minutes before the regular bus from Eisenberg, is intended to relieve this “through-bus.” Passengers boarding in towns closer to the city, such as Großlöbichau or Wogau, now have a reliable alternative that promises more space and comfort. Particularly in school traffic, where crowding and standing room are part of the daily routine, this equalization should ensure a more relaxed journey.
Significance for Local Transport in Jena
This adjustment underlines the importance of flexible solutions in regional public transport. Jena, as the economic and educational center of the region, attracts thousands of commuters from the surrounding area every day. The B7 and the feeder roads from the east of the city are often congested during rush hour, which is why a functioning and attractive public transport system is crucial for reducing individual car traffic.
With this step, JES Verkehrsgesellschaft demonstrates that it is monitoring utilization figures and is ready to make targeted adjustments. For parents and students in the region, February 23 thus marks not only the end of the holidays but also a slightly less stressful start to the school day.
Passengers are asked to check for any other small adjustments in the posted timetables or the app before their first journey, even though the additional service represents the most significant innovation on this route.