- Distance: 43.5 km
- Duration: 30 min
The average train between Erfurt and Jena takes 30 min and the fastest train takes 26 min. There is an hourly train service from Erfurt 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 hourly between Erfurt and Jena. The earliest departure is at 12:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Erfurt is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Jena at 12:25 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 30 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Erfurt station and arriving at Jena station. Services depart hourly, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 30 min.
Erfurt to Jena train services, operated by Preßnitztalbahn, depart from Erfurt Hbf station.
Erfurt to Jena train services, operated by Preßnitztalbahn, arrive at Jena West station.
Book your Erfurt to Jena train tickets online with Preßnitztalbahn and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Erfurt and Jena is 39.4 km. The road distance is 43 km.
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) operates a train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena West hourly. Tickets cost €7–35 and the journey takes 28 min. Two other operators also service this route.
