The average train between Prague and Jena takes 7h 18m and the fastest train takes 5h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Prague 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 4 times a day between Prague and Jena. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Prague is at 8:47 PM which arrives into Jena at 8:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Dresden Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 7h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


5h 41m • 2 changes

5h 41m • 2 changes

5h 41m • 2 changes

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No, there is no direct train from Prague to Jena. However, there are services departing from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi station and arriving at Jena Paradies station via Dresden Hbf station and Leipzig Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.
Prague to Jena train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), depart from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi station.
Prague to Jena train services, operated by Abellio GmbH, arrive at Jena Paradies station.
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The distance between Prague and Jena is 220.9 km. The road distance is 262 km.
You can take a train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Jena Paradies via Dresden Hauptbahnhof and Leipzig Hbf in around 5h 18m.