The average train between Bielefeld and Jena takes 5h 20m and the fastest train takes 4h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Bielefeld 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 twice daily between Bielefeld and Jena. The earliest departure is at 2:36 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Bielefeld is at 6:34 PM which arrives into Jena at 11:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Hannover Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 5h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bielefeld to Jena. However, there are services departing from Bielefeld station and arriving at Jena station via Hannover Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
Bielefeld to Jena train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Bielefeld Hbf station.
Bielefeld to Jena train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Jena West station.
Book your Bielefeld to Jena train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Bielefeld and Jena is 244.1 km. The road distance is 395 km.
You can take a train from Bielefeld Hbf to Jena West via Hannover Hauptbahnhof and Göttingen in around 4h 46m.
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