The average train between Leipzig and Jena takes 1h 8m and the fastest train takes 1h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Leipzig 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.
Trains run every 2 hours between Leipzig and Jena. The earliest departure is at 1:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Leipzig is at 9:02 PM which arrives into Jena at 10:12 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Leipzig station and arriving at Jena station. Services depart every 2 hours, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 1h 8m.
Leipzig to Jena train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Leipzig Hbf station.
Leipzig to Jena train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Jena Paradies station.
Book your Leipzig to Jena train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Abellio GmbH.
The distance between Leipzig and Jena is 71.1 km. The road distance is 91 km.
Abellio GmbH operates a train from Leipzig Hbf to Jena Paradies every 3 hours. Tickets cost €17–23 and the journey takes 1h 10m. Two other operators also service this route.