The average train between Hanover and Jena takes 2h 59m and the fastest train takes 2h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Hanover 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 every 3 hours between Hanover and Jena. The earliest departure is at 2:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Hanover is at 8:27 PM which arrives into Jena at 11:30 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hanover to Jena. However, there are services departing from Hanover station and arriving at Jena station via Göttingen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
Hanover to Jena train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hannover Hbf station.
Hanover to Jena train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Jena West station.
Book your Hanover to Jena train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Hanover and Jena is 205.2 km. The road distance is 286 km.
You can take a train from Hannover Hbf to Jena West via Göttingen in around 3h 43m.