The average train between Jena and Erlangen takes 2h 10m and the fastest train takes 1h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Jena to Erlangen. 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 Erlangen. The earliest departure is at 4:22 AM at night, and the last departure from Jena is at 9:38 PM which arrives into Erlangen at 11:37 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Jena to Erlangen. However, there are services departing from Jena station and arriving at Erlangen station via Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
Jena to Erlangen train services, operated by Preßnitztalbahn, depart from Jena West station.
Jena to Erlangen train services, operated by Preßnitztalbahn, arrive at Erlangen station.
Book your Jena to Erlangen train tickets online with Preßnitztalbahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Jena and Erlangen is 154.4 km. The road distance is 210 km.
You can take a train from Jena West to Erlangen via Erfurt Hbf in around 2h 20m.