Reading to Jena trains

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The average train between Reading and Jena takes 12h 28m and the fastest train takes 10h. 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.

12h 28m
Duration: 1,131 km
Distance: €351
Average price: 4 times a day
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10h 58m

€277–695

Reading to Jena train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Reading and Jena. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 6:49 PM which arrives into Jena at 1:19 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 12h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

2:19 PM → 5:03 AM
Arrives next day
13h 44m • 5 changes
4:14 PM → 6:48 AM
Arrives next day
13h 33m • 5 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

2:19 PM → 5:03 AM
Arrives next day
13h 44m • 5 changes
4:14 PM → 6:48 AM
Arrives next day
13h 33m • 5 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

2:19 PM → 5:03 AM
Arrives next day
13h 44m • 5 changes
4:14 PM → 6:48 AM
Arrives next day
13h 33m • 5 changes

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

2:19 PM → 5:03 AM
Arrives next day
13h 44m • 5 changes
4:14 PM → 6:48 AM
Arrives next day
13h 33m • 5 changes
6:43 PM → 1:19 PM
Arrives next day
17h 36m • 5 changes

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:14 AM → 5:20 PM
10h 5m • 5 changes
8:14 AM → 7:20 PM
10h 6m • 5 changes
10:15 AM → 9:20 PM
10h 4m • 5 changes
12:10 PM → 11:30 PM
10h 19m • 5 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:20 AM → 5:20 PM
10h • 5 changes
8:16 AM → 7:20 PM
10h 4m • 5 changes
10:20 AM → 9:20 PM
10h • 5 changes
12:11 PM → 11:30 PM
10h 18m • 5 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:42 AM → 7:20 PM
10h 38m • 5 changes
10:14 AM → 9:20 PM
10h 5m • 5 changes
12:11 PM → 11:30 PM
10h 19m • 5 changes
2:16 PM → 1:17 AM
Arrives next day
10h • 5 changes

Frequently asked questions

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.

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Distance: 1,131.1 km
Duration: 12h 28m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Jena, Germany?

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 10h 58m.

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