Jena to Kiel Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Jena and Kiel takes 7h 14m and the fastest train takes 6h 2m. 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.

7h 14m
Duration: 564 km
Distance: €123
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Göttingen

best

Take the train from Jena West to Göttingentrain Re1
Take the train from Göttingen to Kiel Hbftrain 22

6h 20m

€100–320

Jena to Kiel train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Jena and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Jena is at 7:38 PM which arrives into Kiel at 9:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

7:38 PM → 9:40 AM
Arrives next day
14h 2m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:38 AM → 11:40 AM
6h 2m • 1 change
7:38 AM → 1:40 PM
6h 2m • 1 change
9:38 AM → 3:40 PM
6h 2m • 1 change
11:38 AM → 5:40 PM
6h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:38 AM → 11:40 AM
6h 2m • 1 change
7:38 AM → 1:40 PM
6h 2m • 1 change
9:38 AM → 3:40 PM
6h 2m • 1 change
11:38 AM → 5:40 PM
6h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:38 AM → 11:40 AM
6h 2m • 1 change
7:38 AM → 1:40 PM
6h 2m • 1 change
9:38 AM → 3:40 PM
6h 2m • 1 change
11:38 AM → 5:40 PM
6h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:38 AM → 11:40 AM
6h 2m • 1 change
7:38 AM → 1:40 PM
6h 2m • 1 change
9:38 AM → 3:40 PM
6h 2m • 1 change
11:38 AM → 5:40 PM
6h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:38 AM → 11:40 AM
6h 2m • 1 change
7:38 AM → 1:40 PM
6h 2m • 1 change
9:38 AM → 3:40 PM
6h 2m • 1 change
11:38 AM → 5:40 PM
6h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

7:38 AM → 1:40 PM
6h 2m • 1 change
9:38 AM → 3:40 PM
6h 2m • 1 change
11:38 AM → 5:40 PM
6h 2m • 1 change
1:38 PM → 7:40 PM
6h 2m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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