The average train between Nuremberg and Jena takes 1h 52m and the fastest train takes 1h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Nuremberg 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 hourly between Nuremberg and Jena. The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nuremberg is at 10:05 PM which arrives into Jena at 12:25 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Nuremberg to Jena. However, there are services departing from Nuremberg station and arriving at Jena station via Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.
Nuremberg to Jena train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Nürnberg Hbf station.
Nuremberg to Jena train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Jena West station.
Book your Nuremberg to Jena train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Preßnitztalbahn.
The distance between Nuremberg and Jena is 168 km. The road distance is 234 km.
You can take a train from Nürnberg Hbf to Jena West via Erfurt Hbf in around 1h 52m.