The average train between Jena and Kiel takes 7h 4m and the fastest train takes 5h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Jena to Kiel. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between Jena and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 3:58 AM at night, and the last departure from Jena is at 7:48 PM which arrives into Kiel at 2:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Leipzig Hbf and take an average of 7h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Jena to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Jena station and arriving at Kiel station via Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.
Jena to Kiel train services, operated by ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH, depart from Jena Paradies station.
Jena to Kiel train services, operated by ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH, arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Jena to Kiel train tickets online with ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Jena and Kiel is 389.8 km. The road distance is 652 km.
You can take a train from Jena Paradies to Kiel Hbf via Leipzig Hbf and Hamburg Hbf in around 6h 16m.