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Jena to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Jena and Cologne takes 4h 47m and the fastest train takes 4h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Jena to Cologne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 47m
Duration
477 km
Distance
€114
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt am Main

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  1. Take the train from Jena West to Erfurt Hbftrain train Re3 / ...
  2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurttrain train 12 / ...
  3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain train 41 / ...
4h 52m
€83–505

Jena to Cologne train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Jena and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 4:22 AM at night, and the last departure from Jena is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Cologne at 7:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Erfurt Hbf and take an average of 4h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 477.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 47m

What companies run services between Jena, Germany and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Jena West to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Erfurt Hbf and Frankfurt in around 4h 52m.

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