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Trip Overview

The average train between Jena and Basel takes 6h 24m and the fastest train takes 5h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Jena to Basel. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 24m
Duration
626 km
Distance
CHF 135
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Jena West to Erfurt Hbftrain train Re3 / ...
  2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Basel Bad Bftrain train 12 / ...
6h 36m
CHF 102–336

Jena to Basel train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Jena and Basel. The earliest departure is at 12:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Jena is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Basel at 6:56 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 58m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 58m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 58m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    PreßnitztalbahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 30m • 1 change

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    PreßnitztalbahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 49m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 58m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    PreßnitztalbahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 30m • 1 change

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    PreßnitztalbahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 49m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 58m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    PreßnitztalbahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 30m • 1 change

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    PreßnitztalbahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 49m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 58m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    PreßnitztalbahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 30m • 1 change

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    PreßnitztalbahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 49m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 58m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    PreßnitztalbahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 52m • 1 change

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    PreßnitztalbahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 49m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 58m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    PreßnitztalbahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 52m • 1 change

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  • Distance: 625.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 24m

What companies run services between Jena, Germany and Basel, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Jena West to Basel Bad Bf via Erfurt Hbf in around 6h 36m.

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