The average train between Paderborn and Jena takes 3h 48m and the fastest train takes 3h 22m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week from Paderborn 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 3 times a week between Paderborn and Jena. The earliest departure is at 11:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paderborn is at 5:49 PM which arrives into Jena at 9:51 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Paderborn to Jena. However, there are services departing from Paderborn station and arriving at Jena station via Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
Paderborn to Jena train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Paderborn, Hauptbahnhof station.
Paderborn to Jena train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Jena West station.
Book your Paderborn to Jena train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Preßnitztalbahn and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Paderborn and Jena is 215.7 km. The road distance is 303 km.
You can take a train from Paderborn, Hauptbahnhof to Jena West via Erfurt Hbf in around 3h 10m.