The average train between Rostock and Jena takes 6h and the fastest train takes 5h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Rostock 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 Rostock and Jena. The earliest departure is at 4:34 AM at night, and the last departure from Rostock is at 8:34 PM which arrives into Jena at 8:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Berlin Hbf and take an average of 6h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Rostock to Jena. However, there are services departing from Rostock station and arriving at Jena station via Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
Rostock to Jena train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Rostock Hauptbahnhof station.
Rostock to Jena train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Jena Paradies station.
Book your Rostock to Jena train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Abellio GmbH and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Rostock and Jena is 353.3 km. The road distance is 466 km.
You can take a train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Jena Paradies via Berlin Hbf and Halle(Saale)Hbf in around 5h 10m.