The train between Jena and Hanover takes 2h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Jena to Hanover. 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 4 hours between Jena and Hanover. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Jena is at 7:38 PM which arrives into Hanover at 10:32 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Jena to Hanover. However, there are services departing from Jena station and arriving at Hanover station via Göttingen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
Jena to Hanover train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Jena West station.
Jena to Hanover train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Jena to Hanover train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Jena and Hanover is 205.2 km. The road distance is 286 km.
You can take a train from Jena West to Hannover Hauptbahnhof via Göttingen in around 3h 1m.