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Trip Overview

The average train between Jena and Lens takes 13h 4m and the fastest train takes 10h. The train service runs several times per day from Jena to Lens. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

13h 4m
Duration
842 km
Distance
€172
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Jena to Lens train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Jena and Lens. The earliest departure is at 12:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Jena is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Lens at 12:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Erfurt Hbf and take an average of 13h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)17h 12m • 5 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)16h 30m • 5 changes
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    PreßnitztalbahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)14h 7m • 5 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    PreßnitztalbahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)11h 35m • 5 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)10h • 5 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)10h 12m • 5 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)10h 30m • 5 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    PreßnitztalbahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)13h 14m • 5 changes
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    PreßnitztalbahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)12h 2m • 5 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)11h 8m • 5 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)10h 20m • 5 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    PreßnitztalbahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)13h 14m • 5 changes
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    PreßnitztalbahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)11h 4m • 5 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)10h 35m • 5 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)10h 20m • 5 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    PreßnitztalbahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)12h 6m • 5 changes
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    PreßnitztalbahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)11h 35m • 5 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)10h • 5 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)10h 12m • 5 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    PreßnitztalbahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)11h 35m • 5 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)10h • 5 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)10h 12m • 5 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)10h 30m • 5 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    PreßnitztalbahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)12h 17m • 5 changes
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    PreßnitztalbahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)11h 53m • 5 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)10h • 5 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)10h 12m • 5 changes
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  • Distance: 842 km
  • Duration: 13h 4m

What companies run services between Jena, Germany and Lens, Hauts-de-France, France?

You can take a train from Jena West to Lens via Erfurt Hbf, Frankfurt, Bruxelles Midi, Bruxelles-Midi, Tournai, and Lille Flandres in around 10h 11m.

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