The average train between Stuttgart and Jena takes 4h 51m and the fastest train takes 4h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Stuttgart 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 3 hours between Stuttgart and Jena. The earliest departure is at 12:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Stuttgart is at 8:49 PM which arrives into Jena at 2:17 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Stuttgart to Jena. However, there are services departing from Stuttgart station and arriving at Jena station via Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
Stuttgart to Jena train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hauptbahnhof station.
Stuttgart to Jena train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Jena West station.
Book your Stuttgart to Jena train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Preßnitztalbahn.
The distance between Stuttgart and Jena is 294.7 km. The road distance is 483 km.
You can take a train from Hauptbahnhof to Jena West via Erfurt Hbf in around 4h 22m.