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Cologne to Jena trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Jena takes 5h 18m and the fastest train takes 4h 33m. 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.

5h 18m
Duration
479 km
Distance
€108
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt am Main

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  1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain train Ice
  2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbftrain train 12 / ...
  3. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena Westtrain train Rb
4h 46m
€73–484

Cologne to Jena train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Cologne and Jena. The earliest departure is at 8:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 10:18 PM which arrives into Jena at 7:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and take an average of 5h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 478.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 18m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Jena, Germany?

You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Jena West via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Frankfurt, and Erfurt Hbf in around 4h 46m.

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