The average train between Bern and Jena takes 8h 27m and the fastest train takes 7h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Bern 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 Bern and Jena. The earliest departure is at 6:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bern is at 10:36 PM which arrives into Jena at 11:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 8h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Bern 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.
No, there is no direct train from Bern to Jena. However, there are services departing from Bern station and arriving at Jena station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.
Bern to Jena train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.
Bern to Jena train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Jena West station.
Book your Bern to Jena train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bern and Jena is 536 km. The road distance is 730 km.
You can take a train from Bern to Jena West via Basel SBB, Frankfurt, and Erfurt Hbf in around 8h 3m.