The average train between Jena and Cheb takes 6h 20m and the fastest train takes 3h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Jena to Cheb. 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 3 times a day between Jena and Cheb. The earliest departure is at 1:17 AM at night, and the last departure from Jena is at 9:14 PM which arrives into Cheb at 9:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Gera Hbf and take an average of 6h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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12h 41m • 2 changes


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12h 41m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Jena to Cheb. However, there are services departing from Jena station and arriving at Cheb station via Gera Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
Jena to Cheb train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Jena West station.
Jena to Cheb train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Cheb station.
Book your Jena to Cheb train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Die Länderbahn and 2 other operators.
The distance between Jena and Cheb is 109.5 km. The road distance is 169 km.
You can take a train from Jena West to Cheb via Gera Hbf and Kuerbitz in around 5h 5m.