The average train between Berlin and Jena takes 2h 42m and the fastest train takes 2h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Berlin 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 hourly between Berlin and Jena. The earliest departure is at 12:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Berlin is at 8:36 PM which arrives into Jena at 11:34 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Berlin to Jena. However, there are services departing from Berlin station and arriving at Jena station via Halle(Saale)Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
Berlin to Jena train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Berlin Hbf station.
Berlin to Jena train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Jena Paradies station.
Book your Berlin to Jena train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Abellio GmbH and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Berlin and Jena is 217.2 km. The road distance is 247 km.
You can take a train from Berlin Hbf to Jena Paradies via Halle(Saale)Hbf in around 2h 36m.