Jena to Heidelberg Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Jena and Heidelberg takes 4h 17m and the fastest train takes 3h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Jena to Heidelberg. 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 17m
Duration: 394 km
Distance: €106
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Jena West to Erfurt Hbftrain Re3 / ...
Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...

4h 36m

€64–284

Jena to Heidelberg train times

Trains run hourly between Jena and Heidelberg. The earliest departure is at 4:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Jena is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Heidelberg at 4:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Erfurt Hbf and take an average of 4h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:38 PM → 10:52 PM
4h 14m • 2 changes
7:38 PM → 11:54 PM
4h 16m • 2 changes
10:43 PM → 4:37 AM
Arrives next day
5h 54m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

4:18 AM → 8:48 AM
4h 30m • 2 changes
5:47 AM → 9:48 AM
4h 1m • 2 changes
6:50 AM → 10:48 AM
3h 58m • 2 changes
7:38 AM → 11:48 AM
4h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

4:18 AM → 8:48 AM
4h 30m • 2 changes
5:47 AM → 9:48 AM
4h 1m • 2 changes
6:50 AM → 10:48 AM
3h 58m • 2 changes
7:38 AM → 11:48 AM
4h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

4:18 AM → 8:48 AM
4h 30m • 2 changes
5:47 AM → 9:48 AM
4h 1m • 2 changes
6:50 AM → 10:48 AM
3h 58m • 2 changes
7:38 AM → 11:48 AM
4h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

4:22 AM → 8:48 AM
4h 26m • 2 changes
6:50 AM → 10:48 AM
3h 58m • 2 changes
7:38 AM → 11:48 AM
4h 10m • 2 changes
8:38 AM → 12:48 PM
4h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

4:22 AM → 8:48 AM
4h 26m • 2 changes
6:50 AM → 10:48 AM
3h 58m • 2 changes
7:38 AM → 11:48 AM
4h 10m • 2 changes
8:38 AM → 12:48 PM
4h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

4:18 AM → 8:48 AM
4h 30m • 2 changes
5:47 AM → 9:48 AM
4h 1m • 2 changes
6:50 AM → 10:48 AM
3h 58m • 2 changes
7:38 AM → 11:48 AM
4h 10m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Jena to Heidelberg? 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.