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The average train between Jena and Cologne takes 4h 41m and the fastest train takes 4h 7m. There is a train service every few hours 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 41m
Duration
477 km
Distance
€111
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt am Main

best
  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 40m
€82–312

Jena to Cologne train times

Trains run hourly between Jena and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 1:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Jena is at 6:07 PM which arrives into Cologne at 10:14 PM. All services require a transfer at Erfurt Hbf and take an average of 4h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    PreßnitztalbahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 7m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 36m • 2 changes

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    PreßnitztalbahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 7m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    PreßnitztalbahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 8m • 2 changes

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    PreßnitztalbahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 56m • 2 changes

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    PreßnitztalbahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 27m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    PreßnitztalbahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 8m • 2 changes

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    PreßnitztalbahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 56m • 2 changes

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    PreßnitztalbahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 27m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    PreßnitztalbahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 8m • 2 changes

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    PreßnitztalbahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 56m • 2 changes

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    PreßnitztalbahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 27m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    PreßnitztalbahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 8m • 2 changes

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    PreßnitztalbahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 56m • 2 changes

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    PreßnitztalbahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 27m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 24m • 2 changes
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  • Distance: 477.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 41m

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 40m.

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