The average train between Dortmund and Jena takes 4h 50m and the fastest train takes 4h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Dortmund 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 Dortmund and Jena. The earliest departure is at 10:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 4:42 PM which arrives into Jena at 9:20 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Want to know about travelling from Dortmund 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.
No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Jena. However, there are services departing from Dortmund station and arriving at Jena station via Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
Dortmund to Jena train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
Dortmund to Jena train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Jena West station.
Book your Dortmund to Jena train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Dortmund and Jena is 294.5 km. The road distance is 411 km.
You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Jena West via Erfurt Hbf in around 4h 14m.
#/media/File:ICE_4_Berlin_Hauptbahnhof_(3).jpg "ICE 4 Berlin Hauptbahnhof")
