The average train between Jena and Kiel takes 8h 29m and the fastest train takes 7h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Jena to Kiel. 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 5 times a day between Jena and Kiel. 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 Kiel at 10:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Jena to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Jena station and arriving at Kiel station via Göttingen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.
Jena to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Jena West station.
Jena to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Jena to Kiel train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Jena and Kiel is 389.8 km. The road distance is 564 km.
You can take a train from Jena West to Kiel Hbf via Göttingen in around 6h 20m.