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Kiel to Jena trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Kiel and Jena takes 6h 30m and the fastest train takes 6h 3m. There is a train service every few hours 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 30m
Duration
721 km
Distance
€169
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain train Re7
  2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain train 28 / ...
  3. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena Westtrain train Rb
6h 26m
€127–696

Kiel to Jena train times

Trains run hourly between Kiel and Jena. The earliest departure is at 2:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Kiel is at 7:05 PM which arrives into Jena at 1:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 6h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 720.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 30m

What companies run services between Kiel, Germany and Jena, Germany?

You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Jena West via Hamburg Hbf and Erfurt Hbf in around 6h 26m.

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