The average train between Hanover and Jena takes 4h 52m and the fastest train takes 3h 58m. 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 5 times a day between Hanover and Jena. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hanover is at 7:36 PM which arrives into Jena at 6:54 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 52m. 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 Halle(Saale)Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
Hanover to Jena train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.
Hanover to Jena train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Jena Paradies station.
Book your Hanover to Jena train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Abellio GmbH and ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH.
The distance between Hanover and Jena is 205.2 km. The road distance is 313 km.
You can take a train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Jena Paradies via Halle(Saale)Hbf in around 3h 37m.