Cologne to Jena Trains

Cologne to Jena trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Jena takes 4h 36m and the fastest train takes 4h 6m. 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 36m
Duration: 477 km
Distance: €109
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 29m

€85–308

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 8:34 PM which arrives into Jena at 1:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 4h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

8:45 AM → 1:19 PM
4h 34m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 1:51 PM
4h 6m • 2 changes
10:45 AM → 3:20 PM
4h 35m • 2 changes
11:45 AM → 3:51 PM
4h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

6:45 AM → 11:20 AM
4h 35m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 11:51 AM
4h 6m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 1:19 PM
4h 34m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 1:51 PM
4h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

5:20 AM → 9:51 AM
4h 31m • 2 changes
6:45 AM → 11:20 AM
4h 35m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 11:51 AM
4h 6m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 1:19 PM
4h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 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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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cologne 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.

Trip Overview

Train via Frankfurt am Main

Cologne to Jena train times

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

8:45 AM → 1:19 PM

9:45 AM → 1:51 PM

10:45 AM → 3:20 PM

11:45 AM → 3:51 PM

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

6:45 AM → 11:20 AM

7:45 AM → 11:51 AM

8:45 AM → 1:19 PM

9:45 AM → 1:51 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

5:20 AM → 9:51 AM

6:45 AM → 11:20 AM

7:45 AM → 11:51 AM

8:45 AM → 1:19 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:20 AM → 10:20 AM

6:45 AM → 11:20 AM

7:45 AM → 12:20 PM

8:45 AM → 1:19 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt

Train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbf

Train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena West

Train from Köln Hbf to Erfurt Hbf

Train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena West

Cologne to Jena trains

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Trip Overview

Train via Frankfurt am Main

Cologne to Jena train times

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

8:45 AM → 1:19 PM

9:45 AM → 1:51 PM

10:45 AM → 3:20 PM

11:45 AM → 3:51 PM

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

6:45 AM → 11:20 AM

7:45 AM → 11:51 AM

8:45 AM → 1:19 PM

9:45 AM → 1:51 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

5:20 AM → 9:51 AM

6:45 AM → 11:20 AM

7:45 AM → 11:51 AM

8:45 AM → 1:19 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:20 AM → 10:20 AM

6:45 AM → 11:20 AM

7:45 AM → 12:20 PM

8:45 AM → 1:19 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt

Train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbf

Train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena West

Train from Köln Hbf to Erfurt Hbf

Train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena West

Train trips from Cologne

Train trips to Jena

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