Jena to Kiel Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Jena and Kiel takes 7h 14m and the fastest train takes 5h 53m. 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.

7h 14m
Duration: 564 km
Distance: €115
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Göttingen

best

Take the train from Jena West to Göttingentrain Re1
Take the train from Göttingen to Kiel Hbftrain 22

6h 20m

€95–258

Jena to Kiel train times

Trains run every 4 hours 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 9:33 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:38 AM → 11:40 AM
6h 2m • 1 change
7:38 AM → 1:40 PM
6h 2m • 1 change
9:38 AM → 3:40 PM
6h 2m • 1 change
11:38 AM → 5:40 PM
6h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

5:38 AM → 11:40 AM
6h 2m • 1 change
7:38 AM → 1:40 PM
6h 2m • 1 change
9:38 AM → 3:40 PM
6h 2m • 1 change
11:38 AM → 5:40 PM
6h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:38 AM → 11:40 AM
6h 2m • 1 change
7:38 AM → 1:40 PM
6h 2m • 1 change
9:38 AM → 3:40 PM
6h 2m • 1 change
11:38 AM → 5:40 PM
6h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

5:38 AM → 11:40 AM
6h 2m • 1 change
7:38 AM → 1:40 PM
6h 2m • 1 change
9:38 AM → 3:40 PM
6h 2m • 1 change
11:38 AM → 5:40 PM
6h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

5:38 AM → 11:40 AM
6h 2m • 1 change
7:38 AM → 1:40 PM
6h 2m • 1 change
9:38 AM → 3:40 PM
6h 2m • 1 change
11:38 AM → 5:40 PM
6h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

7:38 AM → 1:40 PM
6h 2m • 1 change
9:38 AM → 3:40 PM
6h 2m • 1 change
11:38 AM → 5:40 PM
6h 2m • 1 change
1:38 PM → 7:40 PM
6h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:38 AM → 11:40 AM
6h 2m • 1 change
7:38 AM → 1:40 PM
6h 2m • 1 change
9:38 AM → 3:31 PM
5h 53m • 1 change
11:38 AM → 5:31 PM
5h 53m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Jena to Kiel? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.