Cardiff to Jena trains

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The average train between Cardiff and Jena takes 14h 40m and the fastest train takes 11h 27m. 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.

14h 40m
Duration: 1,306 km
Distance: €408
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt am Main

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Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
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Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena Westtrain Re3 / ...

12h 54m

€330–927

Cardiff to Jena train times

Trains run every 4 hours 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 5:20 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 14h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

2:18 PM → 6:48 AM
Arrives next day
16h 30m • 5 changes
4:50 PM → 1:19 PM
Arrives next day
20h 29m • 5 changes
9:20 PM → 5:20 PM
Arrives next day
20h • 5 changes

Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

6:24 AM → 7:20 PM
12h 56m • 5 changes
8:38 AM → 9:13 PM
12h 34m • 5 changes
10:19 AM → 11:30 PM
13h 11m • 5 changes
12:50 PM → 2:17 AM
Arrives next day
13h 27m • 5 changes
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

6:24 AM → 7:20 PM
12h 56m • 5 changes
8:38 AM → 9:13 PM
12h 34m • 5 changes
10:19 AM → 11:30 PM
13h 11m • 5 changes
12:50 PM → 2:17 AM
Arrives next day
13h 27m • 5 changes
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

6:24 AM → 7:20 PM
12h 56m • 5 changes
8:38 AM → 9:13 PM
12h 34m • 5 changes
10:19 AM → 11:30 PM
13h 11m • 5 changes
12:50 PM → 1:17 AM
Arrives next day
12h 27m • 5 changes
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

6:24 AM → 7:20 PM
12h 56m • 5 changes
8:38 AM → 9:51 PM
13h 12m • 5 changes
10:19 AM → 11:30 PM
13h 11m • 5 changes
12:50 PM → 2:17 AM
Arrives next day
13h 27m • 5 changes
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

6:20 AM → 7:20 PM
13h • 5 changes
8:51 AM → 9:20 PM
12h 29m • 5 changes
10:20 AM → 11:30 PM
13h 10m • 5 changes
12:20 PM → 2:17 AM
Arrives next day
13h 57m • 5 changes
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

10:20 AM → 11:30 PM
13h 10m • 5 changes
12:20 PM → 1:39 AM
Arrives next day
13h 19m • 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.

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Distance: 1,306.1 km
Duration: 14h 40m

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 54m.

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