The average train between Jena and Vienna takes 9h 50m and the fastest train takes 8h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Jena to Vienna. 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 3 times a day between Jena and Vienna. The earliest departure is at 12:32 AM at night, and the last departure from Jena is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Vienna at 11:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Erfurt Hbf and take an average of 9h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Jena to Vienna. However, there are services departing from Jena station and arriving at Vienna station via Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 50m.
Jena to Vienna train services, operated by Preßnitztalbahn, depart from Jena West station.
Jena to Vienna train services, operated by Preßnitztalbahn, arrive at Wien Westbahnhof station.
Book your Jena to Vienna train tickets online with Preßnitztalbahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Jena and Vienna is 458.6 km. The road distance is 855 km.
You can take a train from Jena West to Wien Westbahnhof via Erfurt Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf, München Hbf, and Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 in around 8h 44m.