Cologne to Jena Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Jena takes 4h 44m and the fastest train takes 4h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne 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.

4h 44m
Duration: 477 km
Distance: €102
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt am Main

best

Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain 41 / ...
Take the train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbftrain 12 / ...
Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena Westtrain Re3 / ...

4h 31m

€78–317

Cologne to Jena train times

Trains run hourly between Cologne and Jena. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Jena at 7:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 4h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

8:34 PM → 6:48 AM
Arrives next day
10h 14m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:20 AM → 10:20 AM
5h • 2 changes
6:45 AM → 11:20 AM
4h 35m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 12:20 PM
4h 35m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 1:19 PM
4h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:20 AM → 10:20 AM
5h • 2 changes
6:45 AM → 11:20 AM
4h 35m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 12:20 PM
4h 35m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 1:19 PM
4h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

5:20 AM → 10:20 AM
5h • 2 changes
6:45 AM → 11:20 AM
4h 35m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 12:20 PM
4h 35m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 1:19 PM
4h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:20 AM → 9:48 AM
4h 28m • 2 changes
6:45 AM → 11:20 AM
4h 35m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 11:48 AM
4h 3m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 1:19 PM
4h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:20 AM → 9:48 AM
4h 28m • 2 changes
6:45 AM → 11:20 AM
4h 35m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 11:48 AM
4h 3m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 1:19 PM
4h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:20 AM → 9:48 AM
4h 28m • 2 changes
6:45 AM → 11:20 AM
4h 35m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 11:48 AM
4h 3m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 1:19 PM
4h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:20 AM → 9:48 AM
4h 28m • 2 changes
6:45 AM → 11:20 AM
4h 35m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 11:48 AM
4h 3m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 1:19 PM
4h 34m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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