Basel to Jena Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Basel and Jena takes 7h 8m and the fastest train takes 6h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Jena. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 8m
Duration: 630 km
Distance: €141
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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5h 55m

€118–692

Basel to Jena train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Basel and Jena. The earliest departure is at 6:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 6:16 PM which arrives into Jena at 1:17 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, July 19, 2026

10:16 AM → 5:20 PM
7h 4m • 1 change
12:16 PM → 7:20 PM
7h 4m • 1 change
2:16 PM → 9:13 PM
6h 57m • 1 change
4:16 PM → 11:30 PM
7h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, July 20, 2026

6:16 AM → 1:19 PM
7h 3m • 1 change
8:16 AM → 4:20 PM
8h 4m • 1 change
10:16 AM → 5:20 PM
7h 4m • 1 change
12:16 PM → 7:20 PM
7h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, July 21, 2026

6:16 AM → 1:19 PM
7h 3m • 1 change
8:16 AM → 3:13 PM
6h 57m • 1 change
10:16 AM → 5:20 PM
7h 4m • 1 change
12:16 PM → 7:20 PM
7h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, July 22, 2026

6:16 AM → 1:19 PM
7h 3m • 1 change
8:16 AM → 3:13 PM
6h 57m • 1 change
10:16 AM → 5:20 PM
7h 4m • 1 change
12:16 PM → 7:20 PM
7h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, July 23, 2026

6:16 AM → 1:19 PM
7h 3m • 1 change
8:16 AM → 3:13 PM
6h 57m • 1 change
10:16 AM → 5:20 PM
7h 4m • 1 change
12:16 PM → 7:20 PM
7h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, July 24, 2026

6:16 AM → 1:19 PM
7h 3m • 1 change
8:16 AM → 3:13 PM
6h 57m • 1 change
10:16 AM → 5:20 PM
7h 4m • 1 change
12:16 PM → 7:20 PM
7h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, July 25, 2026

6:16 AM → 1:19 PM
7h 3m • 1 change
8:16 AM → 3:13 PM
6h 57m • 1 change
10:16 AM → 5:20 PM
7h 4m • 1 change
12:16 PM → 7:20 PM
7h 4m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Basel to Jena? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.