The average train between Ulm and Jena takes 4h 38m and the fastest train takes 4h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Ulm 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 Ulm and Jena. The earliest departure is at 4:53 AM at night, and the last departure from Ulm is at 6:47 PM which arrives into Jena at 11:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Donauwörth and take an average of 4h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ulm to Jena. However, there are services departing from Ulm station and arriving at Jena station via Donauwoerth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
Ulm to Jena train services, operated by agilis, depart from Ulm Hbf station.
Ulm to Jena train services, operated by agilis, arrive at Jena West station.
Book your Ulm to Jena train tickets online with agilis, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Ulm and Jena is 304 km. The road distance is 404 km.
You can take a train from Ulm Hbf to Jena West via Donauwörth and Erfurt Hbf in around 4h 58m.