The average train between Jena and Nuremberg takes 1h 54m and the fastest train takes 1h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Jena to Nuremberg. 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 hourly between Jena and Nuremberg. The earliest departure is at 4:22 AM at night, and the last departure from Jena is at 9:38 PM which arrives into Nuremberg at 11:22 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Jena to Nuremberg. However, there are services departing from Jena station and arriving at Nuremberg station via Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.
Jena to Nuremberg train services, operated by Preßnitztalbahn, depart from Jena West station.
Jena to Nuremberg train services, operated by Preßnitztalbahn, arrive at Nürnberg Hbf station.
Book your Jena to Nuremberg train tickets online with Preßnitztalbahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Jena and Nuremberg is 168 km. The road distance is 234 km.
You can take a train from Jena West to Nürnberg Hbf via Erfurt Hbf in around 2h 11m.