The average train between Bern and Jena takes 9h 20m and the fastest train takes 8h 57m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week 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 twice a week between Bern and Jena. The earliest departure is at 2:33 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Bern is at 4:33 PM which arrives into Jena at 2:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 9h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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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 9h 20m.
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 and Erfurt Hbf in around 7h 54m.