The average train between Heidelberg and Jena takes 4h 51m and the fastest train takes 4h. There is a train service every few hours from Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg and Jena. The earliest departure is at 2:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Heidelberg is at 8:18 PM which arrives into Jena at 5:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 4h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 34m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg to Jena. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station and arriving at Jena West station via Frankfurt station and Erfurt Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
Heidelberg to Jena train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station.
Heidelberg to Jena train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Jena West station.
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The distance between Heidelberg and Jena is 266.9 km. The road distance is 372 km.
You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Jena West via Frankfurt and Erfurt Hbf in around 4h 24m.