The average train between Jena and Basel takes 6h 23m and the fastest train takes 5h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Jena to Basel. 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 hourly between Jena and Basel. The earliest departure is at 4:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Jena is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Basel at 8:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Erfurt Hbf and take an average of 6h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Jena to Basel? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Jena to Basel. However, there are services departing from Jena station and arriving at Basel station via Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.
Jena to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Jena West station.
Jena to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Basel Bad Bf station.
Book your Jena to Basel train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Preßnitztalbahn.
The distance between Jena and Basel is 474.7 km. The road distance is 626 km.
You can take a train from Jena West to Basel Bad Bf via Erfurt Hbf and Frankfurt in around 6h 37m.