The average train between Essen and Jena takes 5h 20m and the fastest train takes 4h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen 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.
Trains run 3 times a day between Essen and Jena. The earliest departure is at 10:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 4:15 PM which arrives into Jena at 9:20 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Jena. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Jena station via Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
Essen to Jena train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Jena train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Jena West station.
Book your Essen to Jena train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Preßnitztalbahn and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Essen and Jena is 324.3 km. The road distance is 445 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Jena West via Erfurt Hbf in around 4h 45m.
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