The average train between Bonn and Jena takes 5h 1m and the fastest train takes 4h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Bonn 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 Bonn and Jena. The earliest departure is at 3:58 AM at night, and the last departure from Bonn is at 11:34 PM which arrives into Jena at 6:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Siegburg Bf and take an average of 5h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Bonn to Jena. However, there are services departing from Bonn station and arriving at Jena station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
Bonn to Jena train services, operated by SWB Bus und Bahn, depart from Siegburg Bf station.
Bonn to Jena train services, operated by SWB Bus und Bahn, arrive at Jena West station.
Book your Bonn to Jena train tickets online with SWB Bus und Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bonn and Jena is 316.3 km. The road distance is 464 km.
You can take a vehicle from Bonn Stadthaus to Jena West via Siegburg Bf, Siegburg Bf, Frankfurt, and Erfurt Hbf in around 5h 30m.