Cardiff to Jena Trains

Cardiff to Jena trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Jena takes 14h 57m and the fastest train takes 11h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff 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.

14h 57m
Duration: 1,306 km
Distance: €403
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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12h 37m

€327–771

Cardiff to Jena train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cardiff and Jena. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Jena at 5:20 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 14h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:18 PM → 1:19 PM
Arrives next day
19h 1m • 5 changes
8:22 PM → 7:20 PM
Arrives next day
21h 58m • 5 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

10:20 AM → 11:30 PM
12h 10m • 5 changes
12:20 PM → 1:17 AM
Arrives next day
11h 57m • 5 changes
2:20 PM → 6:48 AM
Arrives next day
15h 28m • 5 changes
5:20 PM → 1:19 PM
Arrives next day
18h 59m • 5 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:24 AM → 7:20 PM
11h 56m • 5 changes
8:38 AM → 9:20 PM
11h 41m • 5 changes
10:19 AM → 11:30 PM
12h 11m • 5 changes
12:50 PM → 5:03 AM
Arrives next day
15h 13m • 5 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:24 AM → 7:20 PM
11h 56m • 5 changes
8:38 AM → 9:20 PM
11h 41m • 5 changes
10:19 AM → 11:30 PM
12h 11m • 5 changes
12:50 PM → 5:03 AM
Arrives next day
15h 13m • 5 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:24 AM → 7:20 PM
11h 56m • 5 changes
8:38 AM → 9:20 PM
11h 41m • 5 changes
10:19 AM → 11:30 PM
12h 11m • 5 changes
12:50 PM → 5:03 AM
Arrives next day
15h 13m • 5 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:24 AM → 7:20 PM
11h 56m • 5 changes
8:38 AM → 9:20 PM
11h 41m • 5 changes
10:19 AM → 11:30 PM
12h 11m • 5 changes
12:50 PM → 5:03 AM
Arrives next day
15h 13m • 5 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:24 AM → 7:20 PM
11h 56m • 5 changes
8:38 AM → 9:20 PM
11h 41m • 5 changes
10:19 AM → 11:30 PM
12h 11m • 5 changes

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