The average train between Jena and Bern takes 8h 19m and the fastest train takes 7h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Jena to Bern. 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 Jena and Bern. The earliest departure is at 4:22 AM at night, and the last departure from Jena is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Bern at 9:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Erfurt Hbf and take an average of 8h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



7h 18m • 3 changes



7h 41m • 3 changes



7h 48m • 3 changes



7h 48m • 3 changes



8h 34m • 3 changes



7h 41m • 3 changes



7h 48m • 3 changes



7h 48m • 3 changes



7h 18m • 3 changes



7h 57m • 3 changes



7h 18m • 3 changes



7h 48m • 3 changes



8h 34m • 3 changes



7h 36m • 3 changes



7h 18m • 3 changes



7h 48m • 3 changes



7h 18m • 3 changes



7h 41m • 3 changes



7h 48m • 3 changes



7h 48m • 3 changes
Want to know about travelling from Jena to Bern? 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 Bern. However, there are services departing from Jena station and arriving at Bern station via Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 19m.
Jena to Bern train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Jena West station.
Jena to Bern train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Bern station.
Book your Jena to Bern train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Jena and Bern is 536 km. The road distance is 730 km.
You can take a train from Jena West to Bern via Erfurt Hbf, Frankfurt, and Basel SBB in around 8h 27m.