Basel to Jena Trains

Basel to Jena trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Basel and Jena takes 6h 16m and the fastest train takes 5h 47m. 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.

6h 16m
Duration: 630 km
Distance: €142
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Basel SBB to Erfurt Hbftrain 12 / ...
Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena Westtrain Re3 / ...

5h 55m

€115–358

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 9:16 PM which arrives into Jena at 5:03 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

6:33 AM → 12:20 PM
5h 47m • 1 change
8:16 AM → 2:20 PM
6h 4m • 1 change
10:16 AM → 4:20 PM
6h 4m • 1 change
12:16 PM → 6:20 PM
6h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

8:16 AM → 2:20 PM
6h 4m • 1 change
10:16 AM → 4:20 PM
6h 4m • 1 change
12:16 PM → 6:20 PM
6h 4m • 1 change
2:16 PM → 9:20 PM
7h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

8:16 AM → 2:20 PM
6h 4m • 1 change
10:16 AM → 4:20 PM
6h 4m • 1 change
12:16 PM → 6:20 PM
6h 4m • 1 change
2:16 PM → 8:20 PM
6h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:16 AM → 12:20 PM
6h 4m • 1 change
8:16 AM → 2:20 PM
6h 4m • 1 change
10:16 AM → 4:20 PM
6h 4m • 1 change
12:16 PM → 6:20 PM
6h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:16 AM → 12:20 PM
6h 4m • 1 change
8:16 AM → 2:20 PM
6h 4m • 1 change
10:16 AM → 4:20 PM
6h 4m • 1 change
12:16 PM → 6:20 PM
6h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:16 AM → 12:20 PM
6h 4m • 1 change
8:16 AM → 2:20 PM
6h 4m • 1 change
10:16 AM → 4:20 PM
6h 4m • 1 change
12:16 PM → 6:20 PM
6h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:16 AM → 12:20 PM
6h 4m • 1 change
8:16 AM → 2:20 PM
6h 4m • 1 change
10:16 AM → 4:20 PM
6h 4m • 1 change
12:16 PM → 6:20 PM
6h 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.

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Basel to Jena train times

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

6:33 AM → 12:20 PM

8:16 AM → 2:20 PM

10:16 AM → 4:20 PM

12:16 PM → 6:20 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

8:16 AM → 2:20 PM

10:16 AM → 4:20 PM

12:16 PM → 6:20 PM

2:16 PM → 9:20 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

8:16 AM → 2:20 PM

10:16 AM → 4:20 PM

12:16 PM → 6:20 PM

2:16 PM → 8:20 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:16 AM → 12:20 PM

8:16 AM → 2:20 PM

10:16 AM → 4:20 PM

12:16 PM → 6:20 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:16 AM → 12:20 PM

8:16 AM → 2:20 PM

10:16 AM → 4:20 PM

12:16 PM → 6:20 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:16 AM → 12:20 PM

8:16 AM → 2:20 PM

10:16 AM → 4:20 PM

12:16 PM → 6:20 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:16 AM → 12:20 PM

8:16 AM → 2:20 PM

10:16 AM → 4:20 PM

12:16 PM → 6:20 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Jena, Germany?

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