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The average train between Bologna and Jena takes 16h 6m and the fastest train takes 13h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Bologna 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.

16h 6m
Duration
1,167 km
Distance
€275
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Bologna to Jena train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Bologna and Jena. The earliest departure is at 9:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bologna is at 10:06 PM which arrives into Jena at 6:20 PM. All services require a transfer at Milano Centrale and take an average of 16h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCitySchweizerische Südostbahn AGDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)13h 9m • 4 changes
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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCitySchweizerische Südostbahn AGDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Preßnitztalbahn13h 6m • 4 changes
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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)18h 14m • 4 changes
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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCitySchweizerische Südostbahn AGDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)20h 14m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCitySchweizerische Südostbahn AGDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)13h 9m • 4 changes
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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)18h 14m • 4 changes
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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCitySchweizerische Südostbahn AGDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)20h 14m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCitySchweizerische Südostbahn AGDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)13h 9m • 4 changes
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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Preßnitztalbahn14h 33m • 4 changes
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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)18h 14m • 4 changes
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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCitySchweizerische Südostbahn AGDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)20h 14m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCitySchweizerische Südostbahn AGDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Preßnitztalbahn13h 6m • 4 changes
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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)18h 14m • 4 changes
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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCitySchweizerische Südostbahn AGDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)20h 14m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCitySchweizerische Südostbahn AGDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)13h 9m • 4 changes
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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCitySchweizerische Südostbahn AGDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Preßnitztalbahn13h 6m • 4 changes
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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)18h 14m • 4 changes
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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCitySchweizerische Südostbahn AGDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)20h 14m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCitySchweizerische Südostbahn AGDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Preßnitztalbahn13h 6m • 4 changes
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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)18h 14m • 4 changes
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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCitySchweizerische Südostbahn AGDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)20h 14m • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCitySchweizerische Südostbahn AGDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Preßnitztalbahn13h 6m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bologna 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.

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  • Distance: 1,167.1 km
  • Duration: 16h 6m

What companies run services between Bologna, Italy and Jena, Germany?

You can take a train from Bologna centrale to Jena West via Milano Centrale, Arth-Goldau, Basel SBB, and Erfurt Hbf in around 13h 52m.

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