Frechen to Jena Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Frechen and Jena takes 5h 14m and the fastest train takes 4h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Frechen 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 14m
Duration: 489 km
Distance: €113
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt am Main

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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 / ...

5h 14m

€83–322

Frechen to Jena train times

Trains run hourly between Frechen and Jena. The earliest departure is at 4:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Frechen is at 8:05 PM which arrives into Jena at 1:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and take an average of 5h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

4:15 PM → 9:20 PM
5h 5m • 3 changes
5:15 PM → 10:20 PM
5h 5m • 3 changes
6:15 PM → 11:30 PM
5h 15m • 3 changes
7:15 PM → 12:25 AM
Arrives next day
5h 10m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

4:45 AM → 10:20 AM
5h 35m • 3 changes
6:15 AM → 11:20 AM
5h 5m • 3 changes
7:15 AM → 12:20 PM
5h 5m • 3 changes
8:15 AM → 1:19 PM
5h 4m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:25 AM → 10:20 AM
4h 55m • 3 changes
6:15 AM → 11:20 AM
5h 5m • 3 changes
7:15 AM → 12:20 PM
5h 5m • 3 changes
8:15 AM → 1:19 PM
5h 4m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:15 AM → 11:20 AM
5h 5m • 3 changes
7:15 AM → 12:20 PM
5h 5m • 3 changes
8:15 AM → 1:19 PM
5h 4m • 3 changes
9:15 AM → 2:20 PM
5h 5m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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