The train between Jena and Essen takes 4h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Jena to Essen. 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 twice daily between Jena and Essen. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Jena is at 12:45 PM which arrives into Essen at 5:38 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Jena station and arriving at Essen station. Services depart twice daily, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 4h 53m.
Jena to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Jena West station.
Jena to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
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The distance between Jena and Essen is 324.3 km. The road distance is 445 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Jena West to Essen Hbf twice daily. Tickets cost €80–200 and the journey takes 4h 53m.