Kiel to Jena Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Kiel and Jena takes 6h 20m and the fastest train takes 6h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Kiel to Jena. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 20m
Duration: 721 km
Distance: €150
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain Re7
Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain 28 / ...
Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena Westtrain Re3 / ...

6h 30m

€120–453

Kiel to Jena train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Kiel and Jena. The earliest departure is at 4:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Kiel is at 7:05 PM which arrives into Jena at 3:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 6h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:05 AM → 11:20 AM
6h 15m • 2 changes
7:16 AM → 1:19 PM
6h 3m • 2 changes
9:05 AM → 3:20 PM
6h 15m • 2 changes
11:05 AM → 5:20 PM
6h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:05 AM → 11:20 AM
6h 15m • 2 changes
7:16 AM → 1:19 PM
6h 3m • 2 changes
9:05 AM → 3:20 PM
6h 15m • 2 changes
11:05 AM → 5:20 PM
6h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

5:05 AM → 11:20 AM
6h 15m • 2 changes
7:16 AM → 1:19 PM
6h 3m • 2 changes
9:05 AM → 3:20 PM
6h 15m • 2 changes
11:05 AM → 5:20 PM
6h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

4:02 AM → 10:20 AM
6h 18m • 2 changes
7:16 AM → 1:19 PM
6h 3m • 2 changes
8:16 AM → 2:20 PM
6h 4m • 2 changes
9:05 AM → 3:20 PM
6h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

4:02 AM → 10:20 AM
6h 18m • 2 changes
5:05 AM → 11:20 AM
6h 15m • 2 changes
7:16 AM → 1:19 PM
6h 3m • 2 changes
8:16 AM → 2:20 PM
6h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

4:02 AM → 10:20 AM
6h 18m • 2 changes
5:05 AM → 11:20 AM
6h 15m • 2 changes
7:16 AM → 1:19 PM
6h 3m • 2 changes
8:16 AM → 2:20 PM
6h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

4:02 AM → 10:20 AM
6h 18m • 2 changes
5:05 AM → 11:20 AM
6h 15m • 2 changes
7:16 AM → 1:19 PM
6h 3m • 2 changes
8:16 AM → 2:20 PM
6h 4m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Kiel to Jena? 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.