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Jena to Karlsruhe Hbf trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Jena and Karlsruhe Hbf takes 4h 35m and the fastest train takes 3h 59m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

4h 35m
Duration
436 km
Distance
€100
Average price
Hourly
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 Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain train 12 / ...
4h 48m
€75–292

Jena to Karlsruhe Hbf train times

Trains run hourly between Jena and Karlsruhe Hbf. The earliest departure is at 1:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Jena is at 7:38 PM which arrives into Karlsruhe Hbf at 11:59 PM. All services require a transfer at Erfurt Hbf and take an average of 4h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 33m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 17m • 2 changes

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    PreßnitztalbahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 59m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    PreßnitztalbahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 53m • 2 changes

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    PreßnitztalbahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 51m • 2 changes

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    PreßnitztalbahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 12m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 33m • 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)5h 53m • 2 changes

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    PreßnitztalbahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 51m • 2 changes

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    PreßnitztalbahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 12m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 33m • 2 changes
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  • Distance: 436.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Jena, Germany and Karlsruhe Hbf, Germany?

You can take a train from Jena West to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof via Erfurt Hbf and Frankfurt in around 4h 48m.

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