Jena to Cologne Trains

Jena to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Jena and Cologne takes 5h 8m and the fastest train takes 4h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Jena to Cologne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 8m
Duration: 477 km
Distance: €108
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Jena West to Erfurt Hbftrain Re3 / ...
Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurttrain 12 / ...
Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41 / ...

5h 16m

€83–582

Jena to Cologne train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Jena and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 4:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Jena is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Cologne at 7:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Erfurt Hbf and take an average of 5h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, July 29, 2026

6:45 AM → 11:14 AM
4h 29m • 2 changes
8:38 AM → 1:14 PM
4h 36m • 2 changes
10:07 AM → 2:14 PM
4h 7m • 2 changes
10:38 AM → 3:14 PM
4h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, July 30, 2026

6:45 AM → 11:14 AM
4h 29m • 2 changes
8:38 AM → 1:14 PM
4h 36m • 2 changes
10:07 AM → 2:14 PM
4h 7m • 2 changes
10:38 AM → 3:14 PM
4h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, July 31, 2026

4:18 AM → 9:14 AM
4h 56m • 2 changes
6:45 AM → 11:14 AM
4h 29m • 2 changes
8:38 AM → 1:14 PM
4h 36m • 2 changes
10:07 AM → 2:14 PM
4h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, August 1, 2026

4:22 AM → 9:14 AM
4h 52m • 2 changes
6:45 AM → 11:14 AM
4h 29m • 2 changes
8:38 AM → 1:14 PM
4h 36m • 2 changes
10:07 AM → 2:14 PM
4h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, August 2, 2026

4:22 AM → 10:14 AM
5h 52m • 2 changes
6:50 AM → 11:14 AM
4h 24m • 2 changes
8:38 AM → 1:14 PM
4h 36m • 2 changes
10:07 AM → 2:14 PM
4h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, August 3, 2026

4:18 AM → 9:14 AM
4h 56m • 2 changes
6:45 AM → 11:14 AM
4h 29m • 2 changes
8:38 AM → 1:14 PM
4h 36m • 2 changes
10:07 AM → 2:14 PM
4h 7m • 2 changes
Show more

Frequently asked questions

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