The average train between Rotterdam and Jena takes 8h 42m and the fastest train takes 7h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Rotterdam 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 every 4 hours between Rotterdam and Jena. The earliest departure is at 12:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 11:54 PM which arrives into Jena at 1:51 PM. All services require a transfer at Rotterdam Alexander and take an average of 8h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam to Jena. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam station and arriving at Jena station via Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.
Rotterdam to Jena train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Alexander station.
Rotterdam to Jena train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Jena West station.
Book your Rotterdam to Jena train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Rotterdam and Jena is 505 km. The road distance is 753 km.
You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Jena West via Rotterdam Alexander, Utrecht Centraal, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Frankfurt, and Erfurt Hbf in around 8h 35m.