The average train between Basel and Jena takes 7h 15m and the fastest train takes 6h 28m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week 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.
Trains run 5 times a week between Basel and Jena. The earliest departure is at 9:16 PM at night, and the last departure from Basel is at 9:16 PM which arrives into Jena at 3:44 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Jena. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Jena station via Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
Basel to Jena train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Jena train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Jena West station.
Book your Basel to Jena train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Preßnitztalbahn.
The distance between Basel and Jena is 474.7 km. The road distance is 626 km.
You can take a train from Basel SBB to Jena West via Erfurt Hbf in around 6h 12m.