The average train between Reading and Jena takes 14h 12m and the fastest train takes 11h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Reading 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 day between Reading and Jena. The earliest departure is at 12:11 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Reading is at 6:49 PM which arrives into Jena at 1:51 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 14h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Reading to Jena? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Reading to Jena. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Jena station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 12m.
Reading to Jena train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Jena train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Jena West station.
The distance between Reading and Jena is 876.2 km. The road distance is 1,131 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Jena West via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Frankfurt, and Erfurt Hbf in around 11h 30m.