The train between Essen and Jena 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 twice daily 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 9:13 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Essen station and arriving at Jena station. Services depart twice daily, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 4h 58m.
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.
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The distance between Essen and Jena is 324.3 km. The road distance is 445 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Jena West twice daily. Tickets cost €80–200 and the journey takes 4h 58m.