The average train between Vienna and Jena takes 6h 53m and the fastest train takes 6h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Vienna 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 Vienna and Jena. The earliest departure is at 6:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Vienna is at 8:13 PM which arrives into Jena at 8:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Nuernberg Hbf and take an average of 6h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Jena. However, there are services departing from Vienna station and arriving at Jena station via Nuernberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.
Vienna to Jena train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Wien Hbf station.
Vienna to Jena train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Jena West station.
Book your Vienna to Jena train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Preßnitztalbahn.
The distance between Vienna and Jena is 458.6 km. The road distance is 741 km.
You can take a train from Wien Hbf to Jena West via Nuernberg Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf, and Erfurt Hbf in around 6h 22m.