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Kiel to Jena trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Kiel and Jena takes 8h 16m and the fastest train takes 6h 50m. 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.

8h 16m
Duration
553 km
Distance
€125
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Göttingen

best
  1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Göttingentrain train 22
  2. Take the train from Göttingen to Jena Westtrain train Re1
7h 6m
€103–215

Kiel to Jena train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Kiel and Jena. The earliest departure is at 9:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kiel is at 5:30 PM which arrives into Jena at 8:20 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 552.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 16m

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

You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Jena West via Göttingen in around 7h 6m.

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