Cardiff to Jena trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Jena takes 15h 15m and the fastest train takes 12h. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff 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.

15h 15m
Duration: 1,306 km
Distance: €400
Average price: 4 times a day
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt am Main

Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice
Take the train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbftrain 50 / ...
Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena Westtrain Re3 / ...

Cardiff to Jena train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Cardiff and Jena. The earliest departure is at 8:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 5:20 PM which arrives into Jena at 1:51 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 15h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, May 17, 2026

5:20 PM → 1:51 PM
Arrives next day
20h 31m • 5 changes

Departing Monday, May 18, 2026

8:38 AM → 9:51 PM
13h 12m • 5 changes
10:19 AM → 12:25 AM
Arrives next day
14h 6m • 5 changes
2:18 PM → 6:48 AM
Arrives next day
16h 30m • 5 changes
4:50 PM → 1:51 PM
Arrives next day
21h 1m • 5 changes

Departing Tuesday, May 19, 2026

8:38 AM → 9:51 PM
13h 12m • 5 changes
10:19 AM → 12:25 AM
Arrives next day
14h 6m • 5 changes
2:18 PM → 6:48 AM
Arrives next day
16h 30m • 5 changes
4:50 PM → 1:51 PM
Arrives next day
21h 1m • 5 changes

Departing Wednesday, May 20, 2026

8:38 AM → 9:51 PM
13h 12m • 5 changes
10:19 AM → 12:25 AM
Arrives next day
14h 6m • 5 changes
2:18 PM → 6:48 AM
Arrives next day
16h 30m • 5 changes
4:50 PM → 1:51 PM
Arrives next day
21h 1m • 5 changes

Departing Thursday, May 21, 2026

8:38 AM → 9:51 PM
13h 12m • 5 changes
10:19 AM → 12:25 AM
Arrives next day
14h 6m • 5 changes
2:18 PM → 6:48 AM
Arrives next day
16h 30m • 5 changes
4:50 PM → 1:51 PM
Arrives next day
21h 1m • 5 changes

Departing Friday, May 22, 2026

8:38 AM → 9:51 PM
13h 12m • 5 changes
10:19 AM → 12:25 AM
Arrives next day
14h 6m • 5 changes
2:18 PM → 7:20 AM
Arrives next day
17h 2m • 5 changes
4:50 PM → 1:51 PM
Arrives next day
21h 1m • 5 changes

Departing Saturday, May 23, 2026

8:51 AM → 9:51 PM
13h • 5 changes
10:20 AM → 12:25 AM
Arrives next day
14h 5m • 5 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff 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.

Map of how to get from Cardiff to Jena.

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Distance: 1,306 km
Duration: 15h 15m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Jena, Germany?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Jena West via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Frankfurt, and Erfurt Hbf in around 13h 7m.

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