The average train between Budapest and Jena takes 12h 41m and the fastest train takes 10h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Budapest 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 3 times a day between Budapest and Jena. The earliest departure is at 6:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Budapest is at 7:55 PM which arrives into Jena at 1:19 PM. All services require a transfer at Wien Hbf and take an average of 12h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Jena. However, there are services departing from Budapest station and arriving at Jena station via Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 41m.
Budapest to Jena train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Budapest to Jena train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Jena West station.
Book your Budapest to Jena train tickets online with Railjet, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Budapest and Jena is 661.6 km. The road distance is 984 km.
You can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Jena West via Wien Hbf, Nuernberg Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf, and Erfurt Hbf in around 9h 49m.