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Cardiff to Jena trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Jena takes 16h 1m and the fastest train takes 11h 55m. 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.

16h 1m
Duration
1,306 km
Distance
€387
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt am Main

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  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain train Ice
  4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbftrain train 12 / ...
  5. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena Westtrain train Rb
12h 27m
€312–1,005

Cardiff to Jena train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Cardiff and Jena. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Jena at 7:20 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 16h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 1,306.1 km
  • Duration: 16h 1m

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 12h 27m.

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