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The average train between Jena and Bern takes 8h 41m and the fastest train takes 7h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Jena to Bern. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 41m
Duration
730 km
Distance
CHF 170
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Jena West to Erfurt Hbftrain train Re3 / ...
  2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Basel SBBtrain train 12 / ...
  3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain train Ic6 / ...
8h 14m
CHF 135–391

Jena to Bern train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Jena and Bern. The earliest departure is at 12:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Jena is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Bern at 8:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Erfurt Hbf and take an average of 8h 41m. 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)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)12h 48m • 2 changes

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    PreßnitztalbahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 43m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    PreßnitztalbahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 50m • 2 changes

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    PreßnitztalbahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 9m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 48m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    PreßnitztalbahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 50m • 2 changes

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    PreßnitztalbahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 9m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 48m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    PreßnitztalbahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 50m • 2 changes

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    PreßnitztalbahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 9m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 48m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    PreßnitztalbahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 50m • 2 changes

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    PreßnitztalbahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 9m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 48m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    PreßnitztalbahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 12m • 2 changes

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    PreßnitztalbahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 9m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 48m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    PreßnitztalbahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)10h 12m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 48m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 18m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 18m • 2 changes
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  • Distance: 730 km
  • Duration: 8h 41m

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

You can take a train from Jena West to Bern via Erfurt Hbf and Basel SBB in around 8h 14m.

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