Jena, March 26, 2026. JES Verkehrsgesellschaft is significantly expanding its public transport services: Starting Easter Saturday, April 4, a new late-night bus will operate on Line 410 between Jena Westbahnhof and the Busbahnhof in Eisenberg. The additional connection is primarily aimed at visitors to cultural events and weekend commuters.
- What: New late-night bus connection on Line 410
- Start: Easter Saturday, April 4, 2026 (one-year trial phase)
- Departure Jena (Westbahnhof): Saturday to Sunday night at 0:30 AM (Arrival Eisenberg: 1:27 AM)
- Departure Eisenberg (Busbahnhof): Saturday evening at 11:30 PM (Arrival Jena: 0:27 AM)
One-Year Trial Phase for Increased Mobility
To improve the connection between Jena and the Saale-Holzland-Kreis during the late evening and night hours, JES Verkehrsgesellschaft is initially establishing the new service on a trial basis. The test phase is scheduled for exactly one year. During this time, it will be determined how well passengers accept the late-night trips.
The new trips will take place on the night from Saturday to Sunday. Those spending the weekend in Jena city center will thus have a reliable way to return after midnight. Likewise, residents from the surrounding area can conveniently reach the Jena urban area on late Saturday evenings without their own car.
Background: The Jena – Eisenberg Transport Axis
Jena Westbahnhof serves as one of the most important transport hubs in the “Lichtstadt”. Numerous inner-city public transport lines intersect here, as well as regional traffic on the Mitte-Deutschland-Verbindung (Holzlandbahn) towards Weimar and Erfurt. Bus Line 410 represents a central commuter axis between the independent city of Jena and the district town of the neighboring Saale-Holzland-Kreis.
A well-developed late-night service on this route not only strengthens the cultural life and gastronomy of both cities but also reduces potentially dangerous night-time car journeys on the Bundesstraße 7. Traditionally, many young people from the surrounding area use the weekend to visit Jena’s nightlife – the lack of late return options often posed a logistical challenge.
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New late-night buses between Eisenberg and Jena
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