Jena to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof Trains

Jena to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof trains

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The average train between Jena and Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof takes 4h 42m and the fastest train takes 3h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Jena to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof. 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 42m
Duration: 436 km
Distance: €92
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt am Main

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4h 45m

€69–287

Jena to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof train times

Trains run hourly between Jena and Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof. The earliest departure is at 4:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Jena is at 10:54 PM which arrives into Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof at 6:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Erfurt Hbf and take an average of 4h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

10:43 PM → 6:59 AM
Arrives next day
8h 16m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

4:18 AM → 9:09 AM
4h 51m • 2 changes
5:47 AM → 9:59 AM
4h 12m • 2 changes
6:50 AM → 11:23 AM
4h 33m • 2 changes
7:38 AM → 11:59 AM
4h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

4:18 AM → 9:09 AM
4h 51m • 2 changes
5:47 AM → 9:59 AM
4h 12m • 2 changes
6:50 AM → 11:23 AM
4h 33m • 2 changes
7:38 AM → 11:59 AM
4h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

4:22 AM → 9:09 AM
4h 47m • 2 changes
5:38 AM → 9:59 AM
4h 21m • 2 changes
6:50 AM → 11:23 AM
4h 33m • 2 changes
7:38 AM → 11:59 AM
4h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

4:22 AM → 9:09 AM
4h 47m • 2 changes
6:50 AM → 11:23 AM
4h 33m • 2 changes
7:38 AM → 11:59 AM
4h 21m • 2 changes
8:07 AM → 12:06 PM
3h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

4:18 AM → 9:09 AM
4h 51m • 2 changes
5:47 AM → 9:59 AM
4h 12m • 2 changes
6:50 AM → 11:23 AM
4h 33m • 2 changes
7:38 AM → 11:59 AM
4h 21m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

4:18 AM → 9:09 AM
4h 51m • 2 changes
5:47 AM → 9:59 AM
4h 12m • 2 changes
6:50 AM → 11:23 AM
4h 33m • 2 changes
7:38 AM → 11:59 AM
4h 21m • 2 changes
Show more

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