Jena to Karlsruhe Hbf Trains

Jena to Karlsruhe Hbf trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Jena and Karlsruhe Hbf takes 5h 8m and the fastest train takes 4h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Jena to Karlsruhe Hbf. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 8m
Duration: 436 km
Distance: €112
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt am Main

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Take the train from Jena West to Erfurt Hbftrain Rb / ...
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5h 20m

€78–448

Jena to Karlsruhe Hbf train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Jena and Karlsruhe Hbf. The earliest departure is at 4:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Jena is at 8:38 PM which arrives into Karlsruhe Hbf at 6:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Erfurt Hbf and take an average of 5h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

6:45 PM → 11:23 PM
4h 38m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

4:18 AM → 9:59 AM
5h 41m • 2 changes
6:45 AM → 11:23 AM
4h 38m • 2 changes
8:38 AM → 1:23 PM
4h 45m • 2 changes
10:07 AM → 3:19 PM
5h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

4:22 AM → 11:19 AM
6h 57m • 2 changes
6:45 AM → 11:23 AM
4h 38m • 2 changes
8:38 AM → 1:23 PM
4h 45m • 2 changes
10:07 AM → 3:19 PM
5h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

4:22 AM → 11:19 AM
6h 57m • 2 changes
6:50 AM → 11:23 AM
4h 33m • 2 changes
8:38 AM → 1:23 PM
4h 45m • 2 changes
10:07 AM → 3:19 PM
5h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, August 17, 2026

4:18 AM → 9:59 AM
5h 41m • 2 changes
6:45 AM → 11:23 AM
4h 38m • 2 changes
8:38 AM → 1:23 PM
4h 45m • 2 changes
10:07 AM → 3:19 PM
5h 12m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Tuesday, August 18, 2026

4:18 AM → 9:59 AM
5h 41m • 2 changes
6:45 AM → 11:23 AM
4h 38m • 2 changes
8:38 AM → 1:23 PM
4h 45m • 2 changes
10:07 AM → 3:19 PM
5h 12m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Wednesday, August 19, 2026

4:18 AM → 9:59 AM
5h 41m • 2 changes
6:45 AM → 11:23 AM
4h 38m • 2 changes
8:38 AM → 1:23 PM
4h 45m • 2 changes

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